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BCWS
— budgeted cost for work scheduled
I/W
— in work
LSPPS
— Logistics Support Plan for Preoperational Support
OPS
— Operations
LAN
— Local Area Network
DD/HH:MM:SS
— Day/Hour:Minute:Second
E&L
— engineering and lab
AU
— Accounting Unit
USA
— United States of America
US
— United States of America
CMCS
— Centralized Maintenance Computer System
H2O2
— Hydrogen Peroxide
DELOG
— design engineering logistics
FSCM
— Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers (replaced by CAGE code)
ASAP
— As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
I&ES
— information and electronics system
FLSA
— Fair Labor Standards Act
ROM
— Read-Only Memory
ANSI
— American National Standards Institute, Inc.
K-LOAD
— constant load
I/OC
— input/output controller
BRDF
— Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function
POC
— Point Of Contact
CCTV
— Closed-circuit television
CAD-OPS
— computer-aided design costing for operations
A&COTA
— Assembly and Checkout Technical Analysis
FTE
— Full Time Equivalent
B-L
— bill of lading
LIFO
— Last In, First Out
C&CS
— command and control subsystem
E/OCM
— electromagnetic/optical countermeasure
C/SSR
— Cost/Schedule Status Report
IP
— Internet Protocol
I/OU
— input/output unit
JAEL
— JSC Avionics Engineering Laboratory
A&TA
— Assembly and Test Area
A
— Ampere
TIM
— Technical Interchange Meeting
ISO
— International Organization for Standardization
LED
— Light-Emitting Diode
H/B
— hyperbaric
DR
— Discrepancy Report
K-DODM
— KSC DOD Plan/Requirement
MOU
— Memorandum of Understanding (an MOU between Food & Drug Administratin and a regulatory agency in another country allows mutual recognition of inspections)
J-BOX
— Junction Box
A&RC
— Application and Resource Control
ISAR
— Inverse Synthetic-Aperture Radar
CO2
— Carbon Dioxide
ISP
— Internet Service Provider
CY
— Calendar Year
C/SR
— cost/schedule report
CBC
— Complete Blood Count
MA&T
— Manufacturing Assembly And Test
C&TSS
— Communication and Tracking Subsystem
K-DPPS
— KSC DOD Payloads Project Specification
A&SS
— alignment and stabilization subsystem
LAMOD
— laser optical motion detector
K-APM
— KSC Automated Payloads Plan/Requirement
BTU
— British Thermal Unit
I/U
— instrumentation unit
C-BARS
— classified baseline accounting and reporting system
F&IE
— Facilities And Industrial Engineering
B/V
— Bleed Valve
K-DPM
— KSC DOD Payloads Plan/Requirement
AA
— Affirmative Action
K-MMSEM
— KSC MMSE Plan/Requirement
K-MMSEN
— KSC MMSE Notice
G&N
— Guidance and Navigation
K-DPN
— KSC DOD Payloads Notice
K-CITEM
— KSC CITE Plan/Requirement
AADSF
— Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace
K-APN
— KSC Automated Payloads Notice
K-MMSEPS
— KSC MMSE Project Specification
K-APPS
— KSC Automated Payloads Project Specification
CEO
— Chief Executive Officer
I/OMI
— integration, operations, and maintenance instruction
K-IUSM
— KSC IUS Plan/Requirement
C/S/P
— cost/schedule/performance
EST
— Eastern Standard Time
H/SIR
— hardware and software integration review
DEC
— Digital Equipment Corporation
C&DSS
— communication and data subsystem
WBS
— Work Breakdown Structure
C-DEL
— complete delivery
CDR
— Critical Design Review
M&RF
— Maintenance And Refurbishing Facility
CCB
— Change Control Board
LLL
— Limited-Life List
EAP
— Employee Assistance Program
SME
— Subject Matter Expert
K-SLPS
— KSC Spacelab Project Specification
K-IUSPS
— KSC IUS Project Specification
DA&E
— Data Analysis and Evaluation
DA&D
— Data Acquisition and Distribution
TBD
— To Be Determined
C-RFE
— C-band RF electronics
E/B
— equipment bay
FY
— Fiscal Year
C/SCS
— Cost/Schedule Control System
SSI
— Server Side Include
F&P
— fluids and propulsion
AIAA
— American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc.
G/N
— general notes
ARPA
— Advanced Research Projects Agency (made early internet)
ASME
— American Society of Mechanical Engineers
K-SSS
— KSC Shuttle Project Station Set Specification
K-SPN
— KSC Shuttle Project Notice
AADEW
— attack assessment for directed-energy weapon
K-SLN
— KSC Spacelab Notice
C/DPM
— cost/design performance management
D&PA
— design and product assurance
K-SPS
— KSC Shuttle Project Specification
L-RFE
— L-band RF electronics
K-SLM
— KSC Spacelab Plan/Requirement
K-SM
— KSC Shuttle Management Document
CLIN
— Contract Line Item Number
MA&P
— Maintenance Analysis And Planning
EOF
— End Of File
QA
— Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
I/OB
— input/output bus
IBM
— International Business Machines Corporation
I&C/O
— installation and checkout
I/FU
— interface unit
FA<
— first approach and landing test
G/AIT
— ground/airborne IGS terminal
ADP
— Automated Data Processing
G&CI
— guidance and control integration
M/PHE
— material or personnel handling equipment
L&LS
— launch and landing site
DARPA
— Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (US)
D*
— normalized detectivity
JIT
— Just in time
E&DSG
— Electro-Optical and Data Systems Group
J-T
— Joule-Thompson
MCRDF
— mission configuration requirements data file
PCB
— printed circuit board
I/OT
— input/output test
G&CEP
— guidance and control equipment performance
ASA
— American Standards Association
GA&CS
— Ground Acquisition and Command Station
CAALIS
— computer-aided assembly-line inspection system
J-FACT
— joint flight acceptance composite test
CD
— Compact Disc
AM
— Amplitude Modulation
AACPSM
— actual average cost per successful mission
LANDSAT-7
— Land Remote Sensing Satellite
ESA
— European Space Agency
MA&SE
— mission analysis and system engineering
MADCS
— modular attitude determination and control system
AHRS
— Attitude Heading Reference System
M-M-L-S
— Model-Modes-Loads-Stresses
I/OP
— inboard/outboard profile
J-CLOT
— joint closed-loop operations test
CCB
— Configuration Control Board
G-II
— Gulfstream II
NSF
— National Sanitation Foundation
CBO
— Congressional Budget Office
DAMMPS
— damping and metal matrix for precision structure
DOT
— Department of Transport
LANI5
— lanthanum pentanickel
AGC
— Automatic Gain Control
ATA
— Area Transportation Authority
CAE
— Computer-Aided Engineering
BBS
— Bulletin Board System
M/LR
— Maintenance Loop Recorder
CDRL
— Contract Data Requirements List
AGL
— Above Ground Level
DES
— Data Encryption Standard
AVO
— avoid verbal orders
DRAM
— Dynamic Random Access Memory (dee-ram) (computing)
HVAC
— Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
CA
— California
HMO
— Health Maintenance Organization
SDD
— Software Design Document
DANASAT
— direct-ascent nuclear ASAT
CBT
— Computer Based Training
GNP
— gross national product (economics)
CFR
— Code of Federal Regulations
SAR
— Search And Rescue
DARPA/LL
— DARPA Lincoln Laboratory
STD
— Standard
ATC
— Air traffic control
FAR
— Federal Acquisition Regulation
ICAO
— International Civil Aviation Organization
CONUS
— Continental United States (48 Contiguous States and DC)
DOE
— United States Department of Energy (government)
BP
— Blood Pressure
MORT
— management oversight and risk tree
M&O
— Maintenance and Operations
AK
— Alaska
PD
— Position Description
DOS
— Disk Operating System
ACM
— Association for Computing Machinery
MHZ
— Megahertz (Megacycles Per Second)
ITU
— International Telecommunication Union
HZ
— cycles per second (hertz)
EDM
— Engineering Development Model
AS/RS
— automated storage and retrieval system
ECN
— Engineering Change Notice
ASL
— Above Sea Level
BOD
— Board of Directors (Budget)
SIC
— Standard Industrial Classification (Code)
ADC
— Air Data Computer
ASM
— American Society for Metals International
LNG
— Liquefied Natural Gas
VHF
— Very High Frequency
GSA
— U.S. General Services Administration
ABRES
— antiballistic reentry system
BOM
— Bill of Material
ACRS
— Accelerated Cost Recovery System (finance)
HQ
— Headquarters (HDQ Preferred)
MB
— Megabyte
JOA
— joint operating agreement
AOP
— Annual Operating Plan
ACWP
— actual cost for work performed
CH4
— Methane, Natural Gas
A&PS
— Administration and Program Support
CASB
— Cost Accounting Standards Board
ACL
— Access Control List
MD
— Maryland
MIN
— Minute
BOD
— Beneficial Occupancy Date
APU
— Auxiliary Power Unit
ADPE
— Automatic Data Processing Equipment
BAFO
— Best and Final Offer
BP
— Boiling Point
FICA
— Federal Insurance Contribution Act
CAR
— Corrective Action Request
PM
— Program Manager
ESOW
— Engineering Statement of Work
DBA
— Data Base Administrator
IDG
— Integrated Drive Generator
A/S
— Airspeed
ERISA
— Employee Retirement Income Security Act
ACO
— Administrative Contracting Officer
PCB
— Polychlorinated Biphenyls
FORTRAN
— FORmula TRANslation (a computer language)
FRAGNET
— Fragmented Network
IAW
— In Accordance With
CASE
— computer-automated software engineering
GAO
— Government Accountability Office [formerly the General Accounting Office]
MOPA
— Master Oscillator Power Amplifier
AP&P
— advanced plans and programs
CRC
— Contrôle de Redondance Cyclique (French: Cyclic Redundancy Check)
AFCS
— Automatic Flight Control System
PLC
— Programmable Logic Control
KBS
— Knowledge-Based System
AT&T
— American Telephone & Telegraph
CAS
— Configuration Accounting System
AST
— Arabic Standard Time
DFD
— Data Flow Diagram
IR
— Infrared
AF
— Air Force
ALC
— Air Logistics Center
AWG
— American Wire Gauge
MIL
— Military
DTE
— Data Terminal Equipment
GIF
— Graphic Interchange Format
NPD
— NASA Procedural Directive
LOS
— Line Of Sight
MBO
— Management by Objective
MIN
— Minimum
FM
— frequency modulation
GPO
— Government Printing Office
I/O
— Input/Output
A
— Analog
EM
— Electromagnetic
ASCE
— l'American Society of Civil Engineers
IDL
— Indentured Drawing List
FDDI
— Fiber Distributed Data Interface
CU
— Control Unit
AMRO
— AMR operations
KB
— Keyboard
JAXA
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
AFC
— Automatic Frequency Control
COI
— Conflict Of Interest
ADC
— Aerospace Defense Command
EQUIP
— Equipment
DUNS
— Data Universal Numbering System
BW
— Bandwidth
CM
— Configuration Management
LOL
— Limit of Liability
AI
— Artificial Intellegence
CICA
— Competition in Contracting Act (1984)
DMSP
— Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
COCOMO
— COnstructive COst MOdel
TV
— Television
CAI
— Computer-Aided Instruction
IOC
— Initial Operational Capability
Y2K
— Year 2000
DITMO
— development, integration, test, and mission operations
CDMA
— Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
AICE
— American Institute of Chemical Engineers
C
— Center
AU
— Astronomical Unit
BAU
— Business As Usual
CMA
— Configuration Management Accounting
GYM
— General José María Yáñez International Airport, Guaymas, Mexico
BM
— Branch Manager
ALC
— Automatic Level Control
DBM
— Data Base Management
AIIM
— Association for Information and Image Management International
CCM
— counter-countermeasure
GERT
— graphical evaluation and review technique
ISS
— International Space Station
FDMA
— Frequency Division Multiple Access
CHEM
— Chemistry
CMD
— Command
AFSCN
— Air Force Satellite Control Network
SCR
— Selective Catalytic Reduction
GB
— Gigabyte
CCSDS
— Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
BWG
— Birmingham Wire Gauge
FRJD
— Forward Reaction Jet Driver
EW
— Electronic Warfare
CBARS
— classified baseline accounting and reporting system
GE
— General Electric American Communications Inc.
HW
— Hardware
ELINT
— Electronic Intelligence Satellite
COBOL
— Common Business-Oriented Language
LANL
— Los Alamos National Laboratory
AEM
— Assembly and External Maintenance
ADS
— Astrophysics Data System
AISI
— American Iron and Steel Institute
AIA
— Aircraft Industries Association
LSAS
— Logistics Support Analysis Strategy
E-MAIL
— Electronic Mail
SDB
— Small Disadvantaged Business
CARS
— Configuration Accounting and Reporting System
ATP
— Authority To Proceed
STS
— Space Transportation System
CNC
— Computer Numerical Control
ATS
— applications technology satellite
AES
— Auger Electron Spectroscopy
DSP
— Digital Signal Processor
LWOP
— Leave Without Pay
ELF
— Extremely Low Frequency
MTBD
— Mean Time Between Demand
HR
— Hour
EPROM
— Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
CAP
— Cost Account Package (NASA)
AEC
— Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
AGMA
— American Gear Manufacturer's Association
CVAS
— Configuration Verification Accounting System
DCAA
— (U.S.) Defense Contract Audit Agency
ARC
— Ames Research Center (NASA)
BOS
— Backup Operating System
CONOPS
— Concept of Operations
PIN
— Personal Identification Number
BP
— bid and proposal
UPS
— Uninterruptible Power Supply
CAD
— Computer-Aided Design
EMF
— Electromotive Force
C
— Celsius
ASQC
— American Society for Quality Control's
CMVAS
— configuration management verification accounting system
ALV
— Advanced Logistics Vehicle
APT
— automatic programmed tool
IRS
— Interface Requirements Specification
BME
— Bench Maintenance Equipment
DR/MR
— discrepancy report/material review
VOL
— Volume
ERM
— Executive Review Meeting
MECAS
— mission equipment configuration accounting system
LRR
— Launch Readiness Review
HWCI
— Hardware Configuration Item
MINW
— Master Interface Network
VPP
— Voluntary Protection Program
BAC
— Boeing Aerospace Company
ACR
— Actual Cost Report
ALMS
— Automated Logistics Management System
DBCR
— Data Base Change Request
ERB
— Engineering Review Board
ISAS
— Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences (Japan)
ASAP
— Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
A/N
— Alphanumeric
JPL
— Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
CDMS
— Command and Data Management System
GAO
— Government Accounting Office
IBEW
— International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
ADC
— Analog-Digital Converter
AIS
— Airborne Imaging Spectrometer
CESA
— Canadian Engineering Standards Association
BOS
— bright-object sensor
AFLC
— Air Force Logistics Command's
EMT
— Electrical Metallic Tubing
ALGOL
— Algorithmic Language
JFAS
— Jet Fuel Accounting System
APL
— Average Picture Level
APMSM
— assembly phase maintenance simulation model
ALS
— advanced logistics system
BMB
— Base Maintenance Building
FMCS
— Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
ATR
— Air Transport Rack
MBAR
— Marshall Baseline Accounting and Reporting
LOC
— Lines Of Code
CN
— Change Notice
EGA
— Evolved Gas Analysis
AIEE
— American Institute of Electrical Engineers
AFB
— Air Force Base (USAF)
VTC
— Video Teleconference
RFS
— Request For Service
FORD
— Flight Operations Requirement Document
ACRIM
— Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor (EOS)
ATS
— Advanced Technology Satellite
AL
— Approach and Landing
CFD
— computational fluid dynamics
LCC
— Life Cycle Cost
AR
— As Required
STTR
— Small Business Technology Transfer
ATP
— Acceptance Test Procedure
AMU
— Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
CIL
— critical items list
MOE
— Measure Of Effectiveness
AP
— Access Panel
GMLCC
— Ground Mobile Launch Control Center
NIS
— Network Information System
AFGL
— Air Force Geophysics Laboratory
FIFO
— first in/first out
DOS
— United States Department of State
AFM
— Air Force Manual
FUI
— Federal Unemployment Insurance
GHZ
— Gigahertz
BMB
— Bench Maintenance Building
A/C
— Aircraft
AGE
— Aerospace Ground Equipment
MIRS
— management information and reporting system
ADF
— Automatic Direction Finder
ASK
— amplitude shift keying
OSO
— Orbiting Solar Observatory
MACS
— Management and Control System
MBPS
— Megabytes Per Second
JSC
— Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
AFBMA
— Antifriction Bearing Manufacturing Association
ECCM
— electronic counter-countermeasures (electromagnetic spectrum)
M&C
— Maintenance And Checkout
MGI
— Management Group Identifier
BITE
— Built-In Test Equipment
LMT
— Logistics Management Transfer
A&L
— Approach and Landing
FAPE
— Florida Association of Professional Employees
AOCS
— Attitude and Orbit Control System
A&P
— Attitude and Pointing
AFWAL
— Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratory
BP
— Blueprint
KE
— Kinetic Energy
A&CO
— activation and checkout
DMPI
— Desired Mean Point of Impact
ATF
— Advanced Tactical Fighter
ECC
— Emergency Control Center
AUC
— Average Unit Cost
EDMS
— Electronic Data Management System
CMTS
— Computerized Maintenance Test System
AFSAT
— Air Force Satellite
CCN
— Contract Change Notice
ALS
— Automatic Landing System
COIL
— Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser
EIM
— Engineering Information Management
DOC
— United States Department of Commerce
ACPM
— Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
MRE
— Material Review Engineering
DAZE
— different-alpha zero-strain E
A&R
— Assembly and Recycle
EHF
— Extremely High Frequency
MTBCF
— Mean Time Between Critical Failures
CALS
— Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support (CAALS)
APD
— Avalanche Photo Diode
ADL
— Avionics Development Laboratory
LPE
— Liquid Phase Epitaxy
EMRL
— Equipment Maintenance Requirements List
J
— Joule
ADC
— Air Defense Command
BIT
— Built-In Test
AAP
— Affirmative Action Program
ACE
— Advanced Composition Explorer
LSUR
— launch site utilization report
MBM
— Magnetic Bubble Memory
CR
— Change Request
AFALD
— Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division
DNS
— Domain Name Server
LRIP
— Low-Rate Initial Production
DILSA
— distributed integrated logistics support analysis
IF
— Intermediate Frequency
C3
— Command, Control, and Communications
DHS
— Department of Human Services
AAE
— American Association of Engineers
GATT
— gate-assisted turnoff thyristor
AFSCF
— Air Force Satellite Control Facility
LSACN
— logistics support analysis control number
GFE
— Government-Furnished Equipment
BFS
— Backup Flight Software
ACP
— Airborne Command Post
LOIS
— Logistics Information Simulator
AOS
— Acquisition Of Signal
ARA
— Attitude Reference Assembly
AKM
— Apogee Kick Motor
AOC
— Annual Operating Cost
BDS-2
— booster phase detection system
A&R
— Automation and Robotics
FLT
— Flight
COBE
— Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
IGOR
— Intercept Ground Optical Recorder
TOR
— terms of reference (ICAO/FAA)
AA
— Associate Administrator
HW/SW
— Hardware/Software
AIDS
— Airborne Integrated Data System
BOA
— Broad Ocean Area
ACS
— Attitude Control System
M&P
— Materials and Processes
EWO
— Engineering Work Order
ID&D
— inspection damage and discrepancy
FR
— Frame Relay
CCR
— Contract Change Record
FAX
— Facsimile
ECCB
— Engineering Change Control Board
FDK
— Flight Display Keyboard
ACU
— Avionics Cooling Unit
RID
— Review Item Discrepancy
ABMA
— Army Ballistic Missile Agency
EIA
— Electrical Industries Association
AFO
— Announced Flight Opportunity
AFC
— Automatic Flight Control
ISMS
— Interactive Supply Management System
DMF
— Depot Maintenance Facility
AMR
— Atlantic Missile Range
ELM
— Experimental Logistics Module
ACAP
— Advanced Computer Airframe Program
LR/LD
— Line Receiver/Line Driver
FCAP
— Flight Control Applications Program
STP
— Space Test Program
MIMR
— Monthly Integration Management Review
MIO
— Management Integration Office
DD&T
— design, development, and test
PIO
— Public Information Office
CSTC
— Consolidated Space Test Center
LOGCENT
— Logistics Control Center
AFS
— Air Force Station
DMCF
— deservicing, maintenance, and checkout facility
CB
— Circuit Breaker
EAC
— Estimate At Completion
A/D
— Analog-to-Digital
MS
— Management System
LDRP
— Logistics Depot Repair Procedure
JOD
— Joint Occupancy Date
M&F
— Manufacturing and Facilities
BM
— Bench Maintenance
EPDM
— Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomere
DH
— Decision Height
FCV
— Flow Control Valve
ABM
— Apogee Boost Motor
EOS
— Earth Observation Satellite
ERBS
— Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
MRDA
— Mission Requirements Definition and Analysis
MSFC
— Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
CCU
— Central Control Unit
LEA/MP
— logistics engineering analysis and maintenance planning
ISF
— Industrial Space Facility
ADAMS
— Automated Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems
MEBA
— Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Center
AABNCP
— Advanced Airborne National Command Post
ACE
— Attitude Control Electronics
MCW
— Modulated Continuous Wave
LLC
— Logical Link Control
CCAFS
— Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, an air force base in Florida where NASA launches satellites from.
M&M
— Materials And Maintenance
EIRP
— Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
LIU
— Line Interface Unit
AB
— Avionics Bay
LLT
— Long Lead Time
CEQ
— Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
LARC
— Langley Research Center (NASA)
ELT
— Emergency Locator Transmitter
SAR
— synthetic aperture radar (satellite)
AI
— Action Item
ERTS
— Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
BHP
— Brake Horse Power
LLNL
— The Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California
GSFC
— Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD)
ASIC
— application-specific integration circuit
MPB
— Maintenance Parts Breakdown
ASD
— Aeronautical Systems Division
CLMC
— Central Logistics Management Center
A/A
— Air-to-Air
DDN
— U.S. Defense Data Network
FRB
— Failure Review Board
HNCO
— high-precision numerical-controlled oscillator
AFT
— Atmospheric Flight Test
ATS
— Acceptance Test Specification
SRS
— Software Requirements Specifications
ESMC
— Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
MCIS
— Material Control and Information System
CDI
— Course Deviation Indicator
ISO
— Infrared Space Observatory
NAC
— National Agency Check
ABE
— air-based electronics
BMTS
— Bench Maintenance Test Set
LSAR
— Logistics Support Analysis Record/Report
GSF
— Gyro Scale Factor
MAWG
— Maintenance Analyzer Working Group
CCN
— Contract Change Notification
ID&C
— integrated displays and controls
ANL
— Automatic Noise Limiter
DSCIM
— Display System Computer Input Multiplexer
IQT
— Initial Qualification Training
SMS
— Shuttle Mission Simulator
AISC
— American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
AFOTEC
— Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center's
BFC
— Backup Flight Control
USRA
— Universities Space Research Association
ABL
— Airborne Laser
MEOP
— Maximum Expected Operating Pressure
AFSC
— United States Air Force specialty code
MB
— Megabit
EADI
— Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
KSC
— John F. Kennedy Space Center
LCV
— Logistics Cargo Vehicle
QPSK
— aeronautical quadrature phase shift keying
EMISM
— Electromagnetic Interference Safety Margin
DPS
— Data Processing System
FID
— Flight Implementation Directive
CRES
— Corrosion Resistance Steel
AG
— Artificial Gravity
KIMS
— KSC Inventory Management System
ACDA
— Arms Control and Disarmament Agency's
MEL
— Minimum Equipment List
ASL
— Approved Source List
IMS
— Information Management System (LTPP)
AFD
— Aft Flight Deck
VSOP
— VLBI Space Observatory Program
AAFE
— Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
BSP
— Business System Planning
CS
— Customer Service
AWS
— American Welding Society's
USNO
— United States Naval Observatory
PMP
— Program Management Plan
MSAD
— Materials Summary Acceptance Document
GDOP
— Geometric Dilution Of Precision
MECR
— Maintenance Engineering Change Request
DCN
— Document Control Number
MERSAT
— Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
LVIS
— Logistics Verification Information System
FL
— Florida
BFS
— Backup Flight System
AUTOVON
— Automatic Voice Network
LMDS
— Logistics Management Data System
CC
— Control Center
CAP
— Computer Application Program
I/F
— Interface
AOA
— Angle Of Attack
CER
— Cost Estimating Relationship
EWR
— Engineering Work Request
ACI
— Allocated Configuration Identification
DIA
— Defense Intelligence Agency (USA)
DLSC
— Defense Logistics Service Center
BFSS
— Backup Flight Software System
BS
— Beam Splitter
AF
— Aft Fuselage
DSAD
— Data Systems and Analysis Directorate
DID
— data item description
GOASEX
— GULF OF ALASKA SEASAT EXPERIMENT
ADADL
— Ada design and documentation language
AOQL
— Average Outgoing Quality Limit
AOI
— Area Of Interest
FAO
— FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
ATA
— Advanced Tactical Aircraft
ID
— IDentifier
LBSP
— Logistics Business Systems Plan
BIU
— Bus Interface Unit
AAIR
— Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
BASS
— Backup Avionics System Software
EDR
— Engineering Design Review
ABE
— air-breathing engine
MPAR
— Maintainability Problem and Assessment Report
AFA
— Airframe Assembly
FCDB
— Flight Control Data Bus
C/O
— Checkout
AMEC
— Aft Master Events Controller
LAMPS
— Light Airborne Multipurpose System (Helicopter)
ARDC
— Air Research and Development Command
DTS
— Data Transfer System
LDR
— Low Data Rate
ATC
— Air Training Command
APL
— Applied Physics Laboratory (at Johns Hopkins)
JCL
— Job Control Language
AOA
— Airborne Optical Adjunct
FDL
— Flight Director Loop
MS-DOS
— Microsoft Disk Operating System
ACMS
— Automated Configuration Management System
LMRT
— Logistics Management Responsibility Transfer
HUD
— Head-Up Display
HEOO
— Honeywell Electro-Optical Operations
MSB
— Most Significant Bit
ABNCP
— Airborne National Command Post
EMCON
— Electromagnetic Emission Control
ARS
— American Rocket Society
ATG
— Aerospace Test Group
CBR
— California Bearing Ratio
SAS
— Small Astronomy Satellite
DC
— District of Columbia
DSR
— Data Storage and Retrieval
LEA
— Logistics Engineering Analysis (Analyses)
ACIP
— Aerodynamic Coefficient Instrumentation Package
AHP
— Analytical Hierarchy Process
QRA
— Quantitative Risk Assessment
APL
— applications program library
AFDO
— Aft Flight Deck Operator
ATO
— Abort To Orbit
RM
— Risk Management
AMPS
— Atmospheric Magnetospheric Plasma System
AA
— Accelerated Assembly
JTG
— Joint Training Group
SMDS
— Switched Multimegabit Data Service (ATM)
CDA
— Command and Data Acquisition
ASG
— Aeronautical Standards Group
INS
— Inertial Navigation System
ARTCC
— Air Route Traffic Control Center
EPMS
— Engineering Performance Management System
AWS
— Air Weather Service
BFCS
— Backup Flight Control System
AOC
— Auxiliary Output Chip
AI/ES
— artificial intelligence/expert system
APLM
— Applications Program Library Maintenance
ARS
— Attitude Reference System
ARRA
— American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
FO-FO-FS
— fail operational/fail operational/fail safe
AIL
— Avionics Integration Laboratories
NM
— New Mexico
MFA
— Manned Flight Awareness
ATP
— Acceptance Test Plan
HK
— Housekeeping
ALAS
— Approach/Landing Autopilot Subsystem
DC&I
— documentation, control, and integration
ACPM
— Associate Contractor Program Manager
LISP
— List Processing Language
AP
— access point
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
DCASR-LA
— Defense Contract Administration Services Region, Los Angeles
OC
— Optical Carrier
VC
— Virtual Channel
FCTB
— Flight Crew Training Building
USN
— United States Navy
ABES
— air-breathing engine system
HCL
— Hydrogen Chloride
ALS
— Advanced Launch System
SDR
— System Design Review
ALTR
— Approach and Landing Test Requirement
MMF
— Magnetomotive Force
MLW
— Maximum Landing Weight
AACS
— Attitude and Antenna Control System
ADP
— Acceptance Data Package
FCDC
— Flexible Confined Detonating Cord
ASE
— Airborne Support Equipment
BSEE
— Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
AXAF
— Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility
LPLWS
— Launch Pad Lightning Warning System
LNA
— Low-Noise Amplifier
IDBMS
— Integrated Data Base Management System
AMST
— Advanced Medium STOL Transport
FM/PM
— Frequency Modulation/Phase Modulation
LIS
— Logistics Information System
LSCA
— Logistics Support Cost Analysis
SV
— Space Vehicle
AFAPL
— Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory
AOD
— Aircraft Operations Division
LCC
— Launch Control Center (KSC)
DBCI
— DB With Respect To A Circular Polarized Antenna
ASO
— Aviation Safety Office
MFF
— MDM Flight Forward
EUV
— Extreme Ultraviolet Vertical
ODY
— Odyssey
AIME
— American Institute of Mechanical Engineers
AET
— Aerosurface End-to-end Test
CFAR
— Constant False Alarm Rate
LADS
— Logistic Automated Data System
BHN
— Brinell Hardness Number
CCO
— Customer Contracting Officer
CAA
— Civil Aeronautics Administration
CD
— Candela
ADR
— Aerospace and Defense Research
AA
— Airplane Avionics
ATU
— Audio Terminal Unit
AES
— American Electrochemical Society
ERSIR
— Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
CRRES
— Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
AFRPL
— Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
ALT
— approach and landing test
SDR
— Software Defined Radio
AEDC
— Arnold Engineering Development Center
IP
— International Partner
ACPO
— Associate Contractor Project Office
ESRO
— European Space Research Organisation
AC
— Aerodynamic Center
ACPS
— Attitude Control Propulsion System
ABI
— Avionics Bus Interface
DIDS
— Defense Integrated Data System
OIG
— Office of Inspector General
AFDE
— Aft Flight Deck Equipment
ATE
— Automatic Test Engineer
EGSE
— Electrical Ground Support Equipment
ADCR
— Applicable Document Contractual Record
FDAI
— Flight Director Attitude Indicator
FFSAC
— field functional systems assembly and checkout
LOI
— Lunar Orbit Insertion
ANMCC
— Alternate National Military Command Center
MGE
— Maintenance Ground Equipment
ACA
— Attitude Controller Assembly
AFD
— Assistant Flight Director
MAN
— Microwave Aerospace Navigation
AOM
— acoustic-optic modulator
MOSPO
— Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
DOY
— Day of Year
ADFRF
— Ames/Dryden Flight Research Facility
A/P
— Airport
AMI
— Alpha/Mach Indicator
EPS
— Electrical Power Subsystem
CAR
— Contractual Action Request
DADS
— Dual Air Density Satellite
A/P
— Autopilot
AASM
— Association of American Steel Manufacturers
FTPF
— Flight and Training Planning Facility
ABL
— aircraft-based laser
MMS
— Multimission Modular Spacecraft
KSCAP
— Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
ADL
— Ada Design Language
CFP
— Conceptual Flight Profile
ASTRA
— Advanced Star Tracker
C/B
— Circuit Breaker
STS
— Synchronous Transport Signal
CA
— Carrier Aircraft
MP&C
— Maintenance Planning And Control
L&D
— Landing And Deceleration
CDI
— Contract Definition Instruction
BASD
— Ball Aerospace Systems Division
MOL
— Manned Orbital Laboratory
MLG
— Main Landing Gear
OSSE
— Oriented Scintillation Spectrometer Experiment
ALL
— Airborne Laser Laboratory
APCA
— Aft Power Controller Assembly
ABCP
— Airborne Command Post
ACME
— Attitude Control and Maneuvering Electronics
ROSAT
— Roentgen Satellite
MSCB
— Manufacturing Status Control Board
AO
— Analog Output
CVD
— Chemical Vapor Deposition
IRM
— Information Resources Management
ASD
— advanced systems development
A&A
— Advertise and Award
CPAF
— Cost Plus Award Fee (Type of Contract)
ILS
— Instituteument Landing System
MEWG
— Maintenance Engineering Working Group
STK
— Satellite Tool Kit
CLS
— Contingency Landing Site(s)
ABMCP
— airborne military command post
IG
— Inspector General (HHS)
FU
— Flight Unit
EDCC
— Engineering Drawing Control Center
ATA
— Avionics Test Article
A&E
— Architectural and Engineering
FD
— Flight Dynamics
GSR
— Galvanic Skin Response
AGCU
— Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
IRDS
— Information Resource Dictionary System
EVA
— Extra-Vehicular Activity
AFSC
— Air Force Systems Command
LWG
— Logistics Working Group
MMDS
— Maintenance Management Data System
CIDL
— Configuration Item Data List
CNWDI
— Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information
BFO
— Beat Frequency Oscillator
FOD
— Flight Operations Directorate
DP&SS
— Data Processing And Software Subsystem
DOP
— Detailed Operating Procedure
EIDP
— end item data package
CTCI
— Contract Technical Compliance Inspection
BMO
— Ballistic Missile Office
DDC
— Direct Digital Control
CCIR
— International Radio Consultative Committee (French Acronym)
AM
— Ante Meridiem
FED
— Flight Events Demonstration
LCC
— Launch Commit Criteria
SSP
— Space Shuttle Program
BMS
— Background Measurement Satellite
AFAL
— Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
MIPS
— Merritt Island Press Site
LSSL
— Life Sciences Space Laboratory
DVM
— Digital Voltmeter
FAB
— Flight Assignment Baseline
CAB
— Civil Aeronautics Board
SLOC
— Source Lines Of Code
ASI
— Airspeed Indicator
CZCS
— Coastal Zone Color Scanner
AMCA
— Aft Motor Controller Assembly
ASKA
— Automatic System for Kinematic Analysis
LQR
— Linear Quadratic Regulator
EPM
— Engineering Project Manager
ACEL
— Air Crew Equipment Laboratory
NPD
— NASA Policy Directive
AMLS
— Advanced Manned Launch System
APC
— armored personnel carrier
LSMDB
— logistics simulation models and data bases
AEM
— Acoustical Emission Monitoring
ACUO
— Avionics Cooling Unit Operator
MMACS
— Maintenance Management and Control System
ADI
— Attitude director indicator
DOMSAT
— Domestic Satellite
A/S
— Ascent Stage
CAM
— Civil Aeronautics Manual
DEMUX
— Demultiplexer
CDID
— Contract Data Item Description
AFSC
— Air Force Space Command
INASSB
— indium-arsenide-antimonide
CB
— Control Board
AFS
— Ascent Flight System
ACM
— Acquisition Control Module
ASEA
— American Society of Engineers and Architects
FAFS
— Falcon Air Force Station
HST
— Hubble Space Telescope
GFY
— Government Fiscal Year
ARIA
— Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft
FHST
— fixed-head star tracker
ACPL
— Assembly Component Parts List
ACN
— Ascension Island
SA
— Single Access
AGAA
— Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly
ABM
— Advance Bill of Materials
LDIU
— Launch Data Interface Unit
ASA
— Advanced System Avionics
ARU
— Attitude Reference Unit
CAP
— Corrective Action Plan
MON
— Monitor
CARDE
— Canadian Armament Research and Development Establishment
EEEU
— End Effector Electronics Unit
AFWL
— Air Force Weapons Laboratory
ATCO
— Ambient Temperature Catalytic Oxidizer
JOC
— joint operations center; joint oversight committee
FCTS
— Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
AFT
— Aerodynamic Flight Test
FMO
— Flight Medical Officer
ASPP
— Atmospheric and Space Plasma Physics
NPR
— National Performance Review (office)
ADB
— Aerodynamic Data Book
SDF
— Software Development Facility
AA
— air-to-air
OP
— Operational
FDOR
— Flight Design Operations Review
ACIP
— Aerodynamic Coefficient Identification Package
ATL
— Avionics Test Laboratory
AFC
— Aerodynamic Flight Control
ATC
— Aircraft Target Computer
AMI
— airspeed/Mach indicator
FRR
— Flight Readiness Review
ABCL
— as-built configuration list
AFSCN
— Air Force Space Command network
IMLEO
— Initial Mass in Low Earth Orbit
CHL
— Certified Hardware List
COFW
— Certificate of Flight Worthiness
ATH
— Above the Horizon
AUTODIN
— Automatic Digital Network
AM
— Aeromedical Monitor
DP/DT
— Delta Pressure/delta Time
JO
— Job Order
AGREE
— Advisory Group in Reliability of Electronic Equipment
FCOD
— Flight Crew Operations Directorate
IFR
— Instrument Flight Rules
AIDE
— Aerospace Installation Diagnostic Equipment
AD
— Associate Director
APA
— Abort Programmer Assembly
AMS
— Acoustic Measurement System
LMSS
— Lunar Mapping and Survey System
CRC
— Communications Research Centre Canada
AOT
— Avionics Overall Test
ASAC
— aerodynamic surfaces assembly and checkout
MSVP
— Master Shuttle Verification Plan
AMS
— Aeronautical Material Specification
AFCSC
— Air Force Cryptologic Support Center
BSME
— Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering
DP&S
— data processing and software
AMO
— Aerospace Medical Operations
EGO
— Eccentric Geophysical Observation
ADCS
— Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem
FCEF
— Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
AFFTC
— Air Force Flight Test Center
FEWG
— Flight Evaluation Working Group
A-G
— Air-to-Ground
FDRI
— Flight Director Rate Indicator
ASRM
— Abort Solid Rocket Motor
IPLS
— Initial Program Load Start
FRDR
— Flight Readiness Design Review
AML
— Approved Materials List
FIA
— Flight Integration Assessment
CC
— Carbon-Carbon
SPF
— Software Production Facility
FSO
— Facility Security Officer
ASN
— Average Sample Number
AVL
— Avionics Verification Laboratory
ABLE
— Airborne Laser Evaluation
FHF
— First Horizontal Flight
DPSD
— Data Processing Systems Division
CSMA/CD/TS
— carrier sense multiple access/collision dlot
CAPS
— Common Attitude Pointing System
MTB
— Materials Testing Branch
AICP
— Aerodynamic Instrumental Coefficient Package
CDD
— Common Data Dictionary
BMO
— Business Management Office
ALSSW
— ALS software
AD
— Advanced Development
DCMA
— Defense Contract Management Agency
GB
— Gigabit
AIST
— Agency Of Industrial Science And Technology (Japan)
EDS
— Earth Departure Stage
CAD
— Computer-Aided Dispatch
ASCP
— Attitude Set Control Panel
CPIC
— Computer Program Integration Contract
ICBM
— Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
MODART
— method of defeating advanced radar threats
FQI
— Flight Qualification Instrumentation
E/D
— edge distance
BMEWS
— Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (bee-mews)
JFET
— junction field effect transistor
AAE
— Aerospace Auxiliary Equipment
ASR
— Air-Sea Rescue
A&S
— Alignment and Stabilization
ISCCB
— Internal Software Change Control Board
BAI
— Barometric Altitude Indicator
COF
— CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
CASS
— Consolidated Automated Support System
FEDP
— Facility and Equipment Design Plan
HLLV
— Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle
MILS
— Missile Impact Location System
MOM
— Mission Operations Manager
CMOS
— Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors
KOH
— potassium hydroxide
ST
— Space Telescope
AVCS
— Attitude and Velocity Control System
DPSK
— Differential Phase Shift Keying
DNC
— Direct Numerical Control
ASE
— Aerospace Support Equipment
ATAC
— Advanced Technology Advisory Committee
CD
— current density
AMPR
— aeronautical manufacturer's planning report
CCR
— Contract Change Request
CRO
— Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope
CAM
— Carrier Aircraft Modification
IHA
— Interface Hazard Analysis
FFM
— free-flying module
AOT
— Avionics Operating Time
ILA
— Instrument Landing Approach
GIBIS
— Graphical Issue-Based Information System
ASRM
— Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
ACEU
— AeroControl Electronics Unit
AMFL
— Aeromedical Field Laboratory
AFSD
— Air Force Space Division
CI
— Configuration Item
DFRF
— Dryden Flight Research Facility
AIU
— Avionics Interface Unit
MS/MS
— Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
ALSA
— astronaut life support assembly
ISO
— Information Systems Office
BAC
— Boeing Aircraft Company
MAPTIS
— Materials and Processes Technical Information System
ATDP
— Aircraft Target Data Program
FCIM
— Flight Control Interface Module
FCIP
— Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
AOA
— American Ordnance Association
EOI
— Earth Orbit Insertion
ABD
— Airborne Ballistics Division
ATR
— Air Transport Radio
BIS
— Bureau of Industry and Security
ASTE
— American Society of Tool Engineers
MPRAS
— multipath redundant avionics suite
ABETS
— airborne beacon test set
ISSA
— Integrated Software Safety Analysis
CSTA
— Crew Software Training Aid
ABM
— Acquisition Bus Monitor
FCSM
— Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
GDS
— Ground Data System
AFDR
— Ascent Flight Design Review
BAC
— Booster Assembly Contractor
ADMS
— Automated Data Management System
UMA
— University of Massachusetts Amherst
AGC
— Aerojet General Corporation
CALST
— Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Shock Tunnel
LHS
— left-hand side
ESCA
— photoelectron spectroscopy for chemical analysis
APM
— Assistant Project Manager
CAM
— Computer-Aided Manufacturing
IONET
— Internet Protocol Operational Network
ESE
— Earth Science Enterprise
NIR
— Near Infrared
LOLI
— limited-operational-life items
EOS
— Earth Observing System (U.S.)
AECS
— Area Entry Control System
EDAC
— Error Detection And Correction
AOQ
— Average Outgoing Quality
DAIS
— Data Avionics Information System
BRL
— Ballistic Research Laboratory
IRAS
— Infrared Astronomy Satellite
AMK
— Aircraft Modification Kit
AFR
— Air Force Regulation
RTLS
— Return To Launch Site
HCI
— hardness-critical item
ALTS
— Avionics LRU Tracking System
ACD
— Architectural Control Document
ANT
— Antigua and Barbuda
CE/CK
— computer entry/control keyboard
SOE
— Sequence Of Events
AUB
— Aft Utility Bridge
AFOSH
— Air Force Occupational Safety and Health
ADAP
— Automated Data Analysis Program
DDAS
— Digital Data Acquisition System
LACB
— Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
CAB
— Corrective Action Board
CMB
— Configuration Management Board
APRF
— Army Pulse Radiation Facility
ALC
— Automatic Light Control
FRCI
— Fibrous Refractory Composite Insulation
AFGE
— American Federation of Government Employees
AFMTC
— Air Force Missile Test Center
AA
— American Airlines
DTIC
— (U.S.) Defense Technical Information Center
AFSPACECOM
— Air Force Space Command
TBR
— To Be Resolved
CBIL
— common and bulk items list
ASCS
— Attitude Stabilization and Control System
G/T
— ratio of antenna gain to receiver noise temperature
BCR
— Budget Change Request
ASI
— Augmented Spark Igniter
APM
— Ascent Particle Monitor
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
APAS
— Aerodynamic Performance and Sizing Program
CDMS
— contractor data management system
FFTO
— Free-Flying Teleoperator
FASCOS
— Flight Acceleration Safety Cutoff System
SV
— Schedule Variance
FLAPS
— Flight Application Software
FCD
— Flight Control Division
FIIG
— Federal Item Identification Guide
IDWA
— Interdivisional Work Authorization
HBT
— Heflex Bioengineering Test
DITMCO
— Drive-In Theater Manufacturing Company's wire harness insulation analyzer
FIMS
— Framework for Integrated Manufacturing System
IDOS
— Integrated Display Operating System
GBR
— Ground-Based Radar
AP
— Administrative Procedure
AVE
— Aerospace Vehicle Equipment
HSI
— Horizontal Situation Indicator
FOT
— Flight Operation Trainer
CRPL
— Cosmic Ray Physics Laboratory
ADS
— Air Data System
AEM
— Arsenal Exchange Model
EPOC
— External Payload Operations Center
US
— Upper Stage
CCS
— Central Control Station
BOC
— Base Operations Contract
LRA
— Laser Retroreflector Array
AILS
— Automatic Instrument Landing System
ASTG
— Aerospace Test Group
AES
— Analog Event System
ASP
— Aerosurface Position
FCSD
— Flight Crew Support Division
ATCS
— Active Thermal Control System/Subsystem
ADAP
— Aerodynamic Data Analysis Program
CCU
— Camera Control Unit
JAS
— Journal of Aerospace Science
ADAC
— Attitude Determination and Control
EDF
— Engineering Data File
ASAS
— Aerodynamic Stability Augmentation System
EORQ
— engineering order request for quotation
C2
— Command and Control Class C2
ASSESS
— Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
ECRA
— Engineering Change Request Authorization
AA
— Antiaircraft Artillery
LVO
— Launch Vehicle Operations
ADI
— Attitude Display Indicator
DWS
— Disaster Warning Satellite
A/O
— Analog Output
MCD
— Minimum Cost Design
CAL
— Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory
MAGSAT
— Magnetometer Satellite
AR
— Acceptance Review
BOW
— Bill of Work
TM
— Thematic Mapper (Landsat)
ASE
— Advanced Space Engine
AGARD
— Advisory Group for Aeronautical Research and Development
ASED
— Avionics System Engineering Division
ASTF
— Aeropropulsion System Test Facility
AFSRT
— avionics flight systems readiness test
AFFDL
— Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
CTF
— Commit To Flight
MLGS
— Microwave Landing Guidance System
FWB
— Fahrenheit Wet Bulb
DAA
— Designated Approval Authority
MSME
— Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering
BMAG
— Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
AA
— Angular Accelerometer
AAA
— Astronaut-Actuated Abort
AOS
— Advanced Orbiting System
DODISS
— Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards
FFR
— Flight Feasibility Review
AIR
— Action Item Report
ADS
— Attitude Display System
AID
— Abbreviated Item Description
AFTA
— Acoustic Fatigue Test Article
API
— Air Position Indicator
ATL
— Advanced Technology Laboratories
IOP
— Intensive Observing Period
APU
— Auxiliary Propulsion Unit
SAREX
— Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
DSIS
— Defense Satellite Information System
TM
— Technical Memorandum
BIB
— Blocked Impurity Band
ARIS
— Advanced Range Instrumentation Ship
A/A
— analog-to-analog
GTAW
— gas tungsten arc welding
CE
— Chief Engineer
GRE
— Gamma Ray Explorer
FMCF
— First Manned Captive Flight
LOWG
— Landing Operations Working Group
ATOS
— Automated Technical Order System
LBTPP
— launch base test plan/procedure
ISTP
— International Solar Terrestrial Physics
ADL
— Advanced Development Laboratory
BI
— Background Information
GET
— Ground Elapsed Time
MAEP
— Minimum Autoland Entry Point
FRG
— Federal Republic of Germany's
ASTRO
— Ascent Trajectory Optimization
AMTF
— Acoustic Model Test Facility
ATDAP
— aircraft target data acquisition program
IMS
— Integrated Master Schedule
LVFRR
— launch vehicle flight readiness review
ACL
— Ascent Closed Loop
FAWG
— Flight Assignment Working Group
IPACS
— integrated power and attitude control system
ASG
— Avionic Subsystems Group
CDC
— Control Data Corporation, Incorporated
ERO
— Engineering Release Operation
ACB
— air-cushion barge
JAN
— Joint Army-Navy
EEM
— Earth Entry Module
APCP
— Aerojet Photoelectric Cell Program
FFBD
— Functional Flow Block Diagram
FIT
— Fault Isolation Test
FPR
— Flight Performance Reserve
A/B
— Airborne
CAB
— Civil Aviation Board
AMAL
— Aeronautical Medical Acceleration Laboratory
ASR
— Avionic System Review
AR
— Anomaly Report
BOL
— Beginning of Life
LME
— Launch Monitor Equipment
ANARS
— autonomous navigation and attitude reference system
CCO
— Contract Change Order
CLSO
— Contingency Landing Support Officer
DAM
— Double-Aluminized Mylar
AILAS
— Automatic Instrument Landing Approach System
APA
— Allowance for Program Adjustment
FVV
— Facility Verification Vehicle
ASPI
— Aerosurface Position Indicator
ERAP
— Earth Resources Aircraft Program
LAGS
— Launch Abort Guide Simulation
EFA
— Experiment Flight Application
ASA
— Aerosurface Amplifier
GSDL
— Ground Software Development Laboratory
ACSN
— Advance Change/Study Notice
ESRIN
— European Space Research Institute
LVIP
— Launch Vehicle Integration Plan
CLAES
— Cryogenic Limb Array Etalon Spectrometer
FPV
— Flow Proportioning Valve
CDRS
— Contract Data Requirements Schedule
ALS
— Alternative Landing Site
AFAL
— Air Force Avionics Laboratory
FCHL
— Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory
EDTS
— Electronic Data Transfer System
EMCI
— Engineering Model Configuration Inspection
ICSU
— International Council of Scientific Unions
FIE
— Flight Instrumentation Engineer
BA
— Breathing Air
EXMATCH
— expert drawing matching system
LAIU
— Launch Abort Interface Unit
FTVE
— functional technology validation experiment
CMN
— Contract Master Network
KBSA
— Knowledge-Based Software Assistant
AFD
— Acceptance For Data
ASC
— Aerodynamic Surface Control
A/G
— air-to-ground
DTV&I
— development, test, verification, and integration
CASE
— Computer-Aided System Engineering
FTIS
— Flight Test Instrumentation System
AFI
— Automatic Fault Isolation
BPR
— Bypass Ratio
BF
— Beat Frequency
FEPC
— Flight Equipment Processing Contractor
BOPACE
— Boeing Plastic Analysis Capability for Engines
CAIT
— Computer-Aided Instruction Terminal
SW
— Space Wing
ATR
— Air Transport Rating
ESSC
— Engineering Support Services Contract
KAPL
— KSC Approved Parts List
ABC
— Automatic Brightness Control
EDIV
— Engineering Design Intent Verification
LULAC
— League of United Latin American Citizens
A/N
— account name
FCOB
— Flight Crew Operations Branch
CC
— Contract Completion
FD/FI
— Fault Detection/Fault Isolation
AFTS
— Aft Fuselage Thrust Structure
FDP
— Flight Design Panel
ASTD
— Advanced Space Technology Division
AR
— Antireflection
IQSY
— International Quiet Sun Year
WAD
— Work Authorization Document
LG
— Landing Gear
DSS
— Deep Space Station
KATS
— Ksc Avionics Test Set
AB
— Airborne
AMG
— Activation Management Group
DMIS
— Data Management Information System
CCW
— Counterclockwise
CCN
— Contract Change Negotiation
FESP
— Flight Execution Support Plan
AMOOS
— Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
CCA
— Contract Change Authority
GLAADS
— Gun Low-Altitude Air Defense System
EHS
— environmental health services
GLP
— Goal Language Processor
ABERT
— Auto Bit Error Rate Test
FCCP
— Firm Contract Cost ProPosal
ISB
— Independent Side Band
ABPS
— air-breathing propulsion system
AAO
— Astronaut Activities Office
COMAS
— Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
MSLD
— Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector
GOCO
— government-owned, contractor-operated (US)
MIL-STD
— Military Standard
DCSU
— Digital Computer Switching Unit
ART
— Automated Reasoning Tool
LLP
— Launch and Landing Project
EEU
— Extravehicular Excursion Unit
NMI
— Nautical Mile
BWO
— Backward Wave Oscillator
AAE
— Abort Advisory Equipment
AMOS
— Air Force Maui optical site
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
LFV
— Lunar Flying Vehicle
ATCA
— attitude translation control assembly
FSW
— Flight Software
AG
— Attitude Gyro
DBIU
— Data Bus Interface Unit
FDCF
— Flight Design Control Facility
CTV
— Compatibility Test Van
FOST
— Flight Operations SUPPOrt Team
AIS
— Action Item Sheet
COF
— Columbus Orbital Facility
LON
— Launch on Need
ISCM
— Initial Software Configuration Map
CPCEI
— Computer Program Contract End Item
FCTR
— Flight Controller Training Room
AGL
— Absolute Ground Level
ARTO
— Advanced Radiation Technology Office
PAO
— Public Affairs Officer
SSO
— Space Shuttle Orbiter
FKB
— flight display keyboard
AB
— Airborne Bombing
SAIL
— Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
ASDE
— Aerosurface Driver Electronics
ATLAS
— Abbreviated Test Language for Avionic Systems
LPS
— Launch Processing System
AP
— Autopilot
DD&R
— data display and review
AACCS
— Analytical Approach to Candidate Constellation Selection
CRL
— Countermeasure Readiness Level
NF
— Noise Figure
IOF
— Initial Operational Flight
FRRID
— Flight Readiness Review Item DisPosition
AVC
— Automatic Volume Control
AECS
— Automated Entry Control System
ACU
— Annunciator Control Unit
EEPROM
— electrically erasable read-only memory
AID
— Analog Input Differential
DCASR
— Defense Contract Administration Services Region
ESOC
— European Space Operations Center
NSI
— NASA Science Internet
AME
— Abort Maneuver Evaluator
CA
— Cone Angle
ISIL
— interim support items list
AOD
— Assistant Operations Director
ALSE
— Astronaut Life Support Equipment
E&O
— engineering and operations
BUFC
— Backup Flight Controller
AAMP
— Advanced Architecture Microprocessor
COIM
— checkout interpreter module
CDF
— Confined Detonating Fuse
MLE
— Mesoscale Lightning Experiment
AGN&C
— advanced guidance, navigation, and control
ATDB
— Aerothermodynamic Data Book
M&R
— Maintenance and Refurbishment
ASTS
— Avionic System Test Specification
LSPDF
— Life Science Payload Development Facility
LCC
— Launch Control Complex
AFF
— Acceptance and Ferry Flight
AER
— Atomic Energy Research
ATV
— Automated Transfer Vehicle
FMAHTS
— Flight Manifest and Hardware Tracking System
CCR
— Contractor Change Review
ADS
— Audio Distribution System
HRI
— High Resolution Imager
AEC
— Aft End Cone
AVCOR
— algorithm vibration correlation
FOE
— Flight Operations Engineer
ADPF
— Automated Data Processing Facility
ASO
— Australian Space Office
A/L
— Airlock
ASDM
— Aerosurface Driver/Monitor
FRFT
— Flight Readiness Firing Test
MOF
— Manned Orbital Flight
FSN
— Federal Stock Number (now NSN)
FBAS
— fixed-base aft station
AJ
— Assembly Jig
PMB
— Performance Measurement Baseline
ARS
— Air Rescue Service
MLC
— Mobile Launcher Computer
KOM
— KSC Organizational Manual
A/F
— Air-to-Fuel ratio
F&M
— Force and moment
LRB
— Liquid Rocket Booster
AFSIG
— Ascent Flight System Integration Group
EDCP
— Engineering Design Change Proposal
LEV
— Lunar Excursion Vehicle
GMAW
— Gas Metal Arc Welding
AOA
— Abort Once Around (shuttle Abort Plan)
ME&D
— manufacturing engineering and development
FRCS
— Forward Reaction Control System (Subsystem)
ALFA
— Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
AFSWC
— Air Force Special Weapons Center
FCAF
— Flight Crew Accommodation Facility
HPICS
— heat pipe instrumentation and control system
ATS
— Administrative Terminal System
TOGA
— Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere
AED
— Analog Event Distributor
AA
— Antiaircraft
BMD
— Ballistic Missile Defense; Boyevaya Mashina Desantika (Russian: airborne combat vehicle)
MRR
— Mission Readiness Review
IRBM
— Intermediate-range ballistic missile
ARCOMSAT
— Arab League communications satellite
FBB
— Flyback Booster
FIRSSE
— Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
GN
— Ground Network
AFWPAL
— Air Force Wright-Patterson Aeropropulsion Laboratory
MFTAD
— Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
LETF
— Launch Equipment Test Facility
JTSC
— Joint Test Support Center
AGO
— Santiago, Chile Tracking Station
B/P
— blood pressure
AFL
— Astrobiology Field Laboratory
JCS
— Joint Chiefs of Staff
ACMB
— Applications Configuration Management Board
ADU
— Annunciator Display Unit
CMAG
— Cruise Missile Advanced Guidance
TM
— Technical Monitor
SM
— Service Module
ATVC
— Automatic Thrust Vector Control
CND
— Cannot Duplicate
AMCR
— Automated Master Change Record
A/S
— arm/safe
AAMRAM
— air-to-air medium-range missile
AI
— Associate Investigator
CX
— Constellation
AFML
— Air Force Materials Laboratory
IOA
— Input/Output Adapter
FOSA
— Flight Operations Support Annex
DII
— Defense Industry Initiative
RADARSAT
— Radar Satellite
ERIM
— Environmental Research Institute of Michigan
C/W
— Carrier Wave
FOPS
— Flight Operations Planning Schedule
GBS
— ground-based software
CAIT
— Computer-Aided Instruction Trainer
IPLC
— Initial Program Load Complete
HDR
— High Data Rate
AGCS
— Automatic Ground Control Station
ATP
— Acceptance Test Program
ABCR
— As-Built Configuration Record
ATVC
— Ascent Thrust Vector Control
GEO
— Geosynchronous Earth Orbit
AMY
— ADA Management Yield
APIRD
— authorized procurement information requirements
A/A
— airplane avionics
AQL
— Acceptance Quality Level
CAD
— Computer-Aided Drawing
DECNET
— Digital Equipment Corporation Network
CAS
— Cooperative Application Satellite
LCCD
— Launch Commit Criteria Document
EORSAT
— Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
HABP
— Hypersonic Arbitrary Body Program
ASTM
— American Society for Testing Materials
LGA
— Low Gain Antenna
DVE
— Design Verification Experiment
FIAB
— Flight Integration Assessment BOard
FOH
— First-Order Hold
ALCC
— Airborne Launch Control Center
ASAPTS
— automated scheduling and product tracking system
FQ
— Flight Qualification
ATVCS
— automatic thrust vector control system
AED
— Aerospace Electrical Division
FEO
— Field Engineering Order
CBB
— Contract Budget Baseline
ACES
— Automatic Checkout Equipment Sequencer
MODS
— Military Orbital Development System
FOPG
— Flight Operations Planning Group
HQR
— Handling Qualities Rating (Cooper-Harper)
ACCN
— Audit Central Control Network
EIAT
— end item acceptance test
AF
— Award Fee
CDRR
— Contract Documentation Requirements Records
AOS
— Airborne Optical System
LRF
— Liquid Rocket Fuel
CA
— Contract Advice
JURG
— Joint Users Requirements Group
ALU
— arithmetic/logic unit
ALDO
— Activity-Level-Dependent Operation
CFAE
— contractor-furnished airborne equipment
ITDR
— Integrated Technology and Design Review
AFMDC
— Air Force Missile Development Center
APC
— Aft Power Controller
PI
— Principle Investigator
CC
— Channel Controller
CCS
— Contract Control System
KEE
— knowledge engineering environment
LUPI
— Laser Unequal Path Interferometer
AH
— Attitude Hold
ACSU
— Alternating-Current Switching Unit
FEDB
— Flight Execution Data Base
ATDRP
— aircraft target data reduction program
LLCSC
— low-level computer software component
CAL
— Contract Advice Letter
AGAP
— attitude gyro accelerometer package
ACO
— assembly checkout
AET
— Algorithm Evaluation and Test
DGZ
— Desired Ground Zero
AADS
— Ascent Air Data System
FOSO
— Flight Operations Scheduling Officer
AGS
— Abort Guidance System
LOAD
— Low-Altitude Defense
AAA
— allocations, assessments, and analysis
ADSF
— Automatic Directional Solidification Furnace
CCE
— Computer Command Engineer
AFP
— Air Force Plant
CCAS
— Cape Canaveral Air Station
ALPS
— Advanced Liquid Propulsion System
AIM
— Automatic Information Management
A/R
— autoland roll-out
CM
— Command Module
EAROM
— Electrically Alterable Read-Only Memory
ABLOS
— Algorithm Beam Line of Sight
HMCF
— Hypergolic Maintenance and Checkout Facility
LSTE
— Launch Site Transportation Equipment
FRF
— Flight Readiness Firing
LBR
— Low Bit Rate
ATI
— Average Total Inspection
CDA
— Critical Design Audit
CDSF
— Commercially Developed Space Facility
BN
— Bullnose
KDS
— Kennedy-Developed Software
AID
— Action Item Disposition
CPPS
— Computer Program Product Specification
KHIT
— KKV hovering interceptor test
CMAO
— Contract Management Assistance Officer
CC
— Color Code
AFP
— Advanced Flexible Processor
BSU
— Bowie State University
ACS
— Attitude Control and Stabilization
ATC
— Assistant Test Conductor
AMC
— Automatic Mixture Control
ACRV
— Assured Crew Return Vehicle
ASO
— Astronomical Search for Origins
ALVIB
— algorithm payload vibration
UPS
— User Planning System
GEC
— General Electrodynamics Corporation
ITMG
— Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
AEB
— Aft Equipment Bay
A/S
— acquisition sensor
MSO
— Mission Support Officer
IBF
— Internally Blown Flap
BOE
— Break of Entry
MSSTM
— military space system technology model
AFWTR
— Air Force Western Test Range
ABCF
— As-Built Configuration File
ADD
— Architecture Definition Document
ATE
— Aerospace Training Equipment
EGORD
— Experiment Ground Operations Requirements Document
ACCU
— Audio Central Control Unit
CATS
— Change Action Tracking System
KCAS
— Knots Calibrated Airspeed
G&A
— General and Administrative Overhead
ABT
— Air-Bearing Table
FQF
— First Qualification Flight
AAS
— Abort Advisory System
AFTOC
— Air Force Tactical Operations Center
DTF
— Development Test Facility
ADPL
— As-Designed Parts List
A/S
— auxiliary stage
AI
— Airspeed Indicator
KPD
— KSC Program Directive
APD
— Area Passive Dosimeter
ADH
— Advanced Development Hardware
AF
— Airframe
AEC
— American Engineering Council
LUT
— Launch Umbilical Tower
IAT
— Integrated Avionics Test
L&L
— Launch And Landing
AUTO-BF
— automatic body flap
HG
— High Gain
EOPF
— End of Powered Flight
FAMOS
— Flight Acceleration Monitor System
ASSE
— American Society of Sanitary Engineers
APOD
— Astronomy Picture of the Day
DOAMS
— distant-object attitude-measuring system
FMT
— Flight Management Team
ARFDS
— automatic reentry flight dynamics simulator
ALDC
— Automatic Load and Drive Control
G/A/G
— ground to air to ground
CMOS/SOS
— complementary metal oxide semiconductor/silicon
ALS
— Ada Language System
EVO
— Engineering Verification Order
NMC
— Network Management Center
OLA
— Operating Level Agreement
CC
— Cluster Controller
MSOB
— Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
TRR
— Test Readiness Review
FCITE
— FCI time element
FTS
— Federal Telecommunications System
FRP
— Fuselage Reference Plane
IPAD
— Integrated Program For Aerospace Vehicle Design
ALRUTS
— Automated Line Replaceable Unit Tracking System
MACO
— Major Assembly Checkout
AMIC
— Automated Management Information Center
ALCM
— Air-Launched Cruise Missile
CATS
— Correspondence Action Tracking System
JED
— Julian Ephemeris Date
A/F
— airframe
ACCS
— Adaptive Communication Control Subsystem
GDR
— Geophysical Data Record
ALSYM
— ALS model
MAIL
— Mockup and Integration Laboratory
AGL
— Above-Ground Link
MEP
— Management Education Program
ALV
— Advanced Launch Vehicle
ADP
— Astrophysics Data Program
ACES
— Acceptance Control Equipment Section
ETR
— Eastern Test Range (ESME Preferred)
AICS
— Action Item Closeout Sheet
HYPACE
— Hybrid Programmable Attitude Control Electronics
ARC
— aggregation of red blood cells
VC
— Viet Cong
G-A
— Ground to Air
ALRC
— Aerojet Liquid Rocket Company
AE
— architectural and engineering
AGE
— Automatic Ground Equipment
LSID
— Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
ASM
— air-to-surface missile
IOU
— Input/Output Unit
ACL
— Allowable Container Load
EMPGS
— Electromechanical Power Generation Subsystem
BP
— Base Plate
ECOS
— Experiment Computer Operating System
EODRS
— Earth observation data retrieval system
ARS
— Air Revitalization System
LSAH
— Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
BRS
— Bottom Right Side
ABA
— dc amplifier, buffer, and attenuator
MMA
— Moving Mechanical Assembly
A/J
— antijam
HPBW
— half-power beam width
ERRP
— Equipment Replacement and Refurbishment Plan
FMA
— Failure Mode Analysis
CCTCF
— communication circuit technical control facility
NPP
— NPOESS Preparatory Project
CMV
— Common Mode Voltage
CPDDS
— Computer Program Detail Design Specification
ACTS
— Acquisition Coarse Tracker Subsystem
COSATI
— Committee On Scientific And Technical Information
EM&IAS
— electromechanical and integrated avionics subsystem
ASP
— Attached Shuttle Payload
MLGD
— Main Landing Gear Door
ACM
— Auxiliary Core Memory
AC
— Accomplishment Criteria
KATE
— Knowledge-based Autonomous Test Engineer
HGCDTE
— Mercury-Cadmium-Telluride
JAEIC
— Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee
MSO
— Manufacturing Safety Office
FPH
— Flight Procedures Handbook
AM
— Airlock Module
LLPO
— Launch and Landing Project Office
AGT
— Adaptive Guidance Throttling
ARP
— As-Run Procedure
EUROCOMSAT
— European consortium communications satellite
IVSI
— Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
C/O
— Cutoff
ATP
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing
HDTV
— High-Definition Television
EMES
— electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
BTH
— Below the Horizon
FCDR
— Final Critical Design Review
AGCA
— Automatic Ground-Controlled Approach
AISD
— Autonetics ICBM Systems Division
MEDS
— Mechanical Engineering Design System
BARS
— Baseline Accounting and Reporting System
C/C
— Combustion Chamber
ADA
— Azimuth Drive Assembly
CU
— Configuration Unit
CSCSAT
— Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
JPOC
— JSC Payload Operations Center
JSTARS
— Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System
ALB
— Acceptance Log Book
FUT
— Flight Unit Test
BOI
— Break of Integrity
ILSWG
— Integrated Logistics Support Working Group
AFSTC
— Air Force Satellite Test Center
GAPL
— Group Assembly Parts List
EDLS
— Engineering Drawing Library System
ACRC
— Assured Crew Return Capability
DBN
— Data Bus Network
FSAA
— Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft
DIPEC
— Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center
ACES
— Acceptance Checkout and Evaluation System
AHM
— Automatic Hold Mode
APLAC
— Analysis Program Linear Active Circuit
IRANSAT
— Iranian Government Communications Satellite
AETL
— Approved Engineering Test Laboratory
AMCM
— Advanced Missions Cost Model
ADACS
— Attitude Determination And Control System
BOC
— blowout coil
AADR
— Applications Approval Design Review
AMW
— Angular Momentum Wheel
ARN
— Additional Reference Number
ASVIB
— algorithm scoreboard vibrations
AEC
— Aft Events Controller
AMMM
— Autonomous Magnetic Momentum Management
FTOH
— Flight Test Operations Handbook
ALSS
— Airlock Support System
CPEI
— Computer Program End Item
APAE
— attached payload accommodations equipment
AA/AL
— automatic approach/autoland
LOSP
— Landing Operations Support Panel
AFE
— Aeroassist Flight Experiment
MSFN
— Manned Space Flight Network
AMIS
— Acquisition Management Information System
AMCC
— ADL Master Control Console
IFTS
— In-Flight Test System
CWE
— Caution and Warning Electronics
AMC
— Army Missile Command
ADU
— Ascent Driver Unit
MSBLS
— microwave scan-beam landing system
MPVA
— Main Propellant Valve Actuator
NSC
— Norwegian Space Center
MFCS
— Manual Flight Control System
HVI
— High-Velocity Impact
MBAC
— Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
AFWAL
— Air Force Weapons Analysis Laboratory
KSSS
— KSC Station Set Specification
EMM
— Electromechanical Mockup
FIIN
— Federal Item Identification Number
ARPESH
— accurate and reliable prototype Earth sensor head
ADPS
— Acceptance Data Package System
CDC
— Countdown Clock
ASCOP
— Applied Science Corporation of Princeton
M50
— Aries mean of 1950, Cartesian coordinates
LRCA
— Long-Range Combat Aircraft
CORE
— Common Operational Research Equipment
DA
— Data Administrator
DISCO
— Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office
AOT
— Actual Operating Time
EOCR
— Engineering Order Control Record
C&W
— Caution and Warning
GRO
— Gamma Ray Observatory (NASA)
EOPAP
— Earth and Ocean Physics Application Program
CPIF/AF
— cost plus incentive fee/award fee
BMO
— Ballistic Missile Organization
LDEC
— Lunar Docking Events Controller
HSE
— Heat Shield Entry
ADIC
— Air Defense Intelligence Center
ACMA
— Army Class Managing Activity
MGSE
— Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
AFEB
— Award Fee Evaluation Board
AGS
— antigravity suit
ATE
— Airborne Test Equipment
EPD&C
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control
ARES
— Advanced Railroad Electronic System
ACRS
— Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
A/FM
— arm firing mechanism
EWM
— Engineering Wring-out Meeting
ARTSE
— Ada run-time support environment
CTV
— Crew Transfer Vehicle
CCP
— Contract Change Proposal
FVF
— First Vertical Flight
ALCA
— automatic level-control assembly
ADAM
— Automated Distributed Architecture Model
BUOU
— Backup Optical Unit
FHC
— flight half-coupling
CISS
— Centaur Integrated Support Structure
FOIH
— Flight Operations Integration Handbook
EVM
— Earth-viewing module
OD
— Orbit Determination
CI
— Composite Index
AHR
— Ablative Heat Rate
ERCM
— Engineering Requirements and Change Management
FPSR
— Flight Planning and Stowage Review
FOWG
— Flight Operations Working Group
AB
— Air Bearing
GSVP
— Ground Support Verification Plan
HEO
— High Earth Orbit
ACCESS
— Assembly Concept For Construction Of Erectable Space
ALSS
— Advanced Life Support System
LCH4
— liquid methane
CD
— Coefficient of Drag
G/S
— Glide Slope
APSAP
— auxiliary propulsion system aft pod
AV
— Audiovisual
AFEC
— Award Fee Evaluation Committee
ACTA
— Activate Test Article
DAF
— Data Analysis Facility
DPM
— Deputy Program Manager
FSDU
— Frequency Synthesizer and Distribution Unit
ADS
— Air Data Sensor
EMN
— Engineering Management Network
FPRV
— flight product requirements verification
DTCW
— Data Transfer Command Word
D&P
— Drain and Purge
ABCAS
— Algorithm Beam Center And Shape
ACDNS
— attitude control, determination, and navigation
FOGM
— Fiber-Optic Guided Missile
GAEC
— Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
INDAT
— incoming data
IORL
— Input/Output Requirements Language
MM&TS
— master manufacturing and test schedule
ASC
— American Satellite Corporation
AB
— Airborne Brigade's
ACCE
— Augmented Continuous Control Evaluator
SRB
— Solid Rocket Boosters
ACC
— Aft Cargo Compartment
AC
— Atmospheric Corrector
ACS
— Automated Control System
EMK
— Emergency Medical Kit
AFSCF
— Air Force Systems Command Facility
ISL
— Inertial Systems Laboratory
CDF
— Central Data Facility
ADTA
— Air Data Transducer Assembly
AIU
— Abort Interface Unit
MPM
— Manipulator Positioning Mechanism
GDSM
— Ground Data Systems Manager
JSCM
— JSC Manual
ARCS
— Aft Reaction Control Subsystem
BSGE
— Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering
CAS
— Column Address Strobe
APM
— Associate Program Manager
LPIF
— Launch Package Integration Facility
DK
— Display Keyboard
ANRA
— Air Navigation Radio Aid
FSIWG
— Flight System Interface Working Group
CWBS
— Contract Work Breakdown Structure
BUSHIPS
— Bureau of Ships, Washington, DC
AA/AL
— airplane avionics/autoland
SR
— Support Requirements
A/M
— auto/manual
ACLS
— automated control and landing system
ALPS
— Approach and Landing Procedures Simulator
ER
— Equipment Room
CDQ
— certificate of qualification
EPDS
— Electrical Power Distribution System
GPU
— Ground Power Unit
PM
— Post Meridiem
MRIR
— medium-resolution infrared radiometer
ESU
— Eyepiece Storage Unit
AFM
— Arm/Firing Mechanism
AFSSD
— Air Force Space Systems Division
ATO
— Automatic Turn-On
ADSA
— alternate demonstration structural article
ASRE
— American Society of Refrigerating Engineers
AUASAM
— Automatic Aimpoint Selection And Maintenance
FMD&C
— flight mechanics, dynamics, and control
AP
— air pressure
BDT
— Block Data Transfer
ASRC
— Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
IACS
— Inertial Attitude Control System
ACIL
— Automatic Controlled Instrument Landing
APDL
— Ada programming design language
HAR
— Hazard Analysis Report
EVDE
— external visual display equipment
BDY
— burst detector optical sensor
ADAES
— advanced data assessment expert system
FM/FM
— Frequency Modulation/Frequency Multiplexing
EHOT
— external hydrogen/oxygen tank
ADF
— Automatic Display Finder
FM/CW
— frequency-modulated continuous wave
ABM
— Antiballistic Missile
CCBD
— Configuration Control Board Directive
AWAA
— attack warning and attack assessment
GTLV
— government-furnished target launch vehicle
BFL
— Back Focal Length
CWEU
— Caution and Warning Electronics Unit
CA
— Completion of Assembly
AFFTC/RPL
— Air Force Flight Test Center/Rocket Propulsion
ELB
— Electrical Load Bank
LARSSYAA
— Laboratory for Application of Remote Sensing Aircraft Analysis
ACD
— Accuracy Control Document
SR
— Service Request
AFTA
— Aft Frame Tilt Actuator
ARMA
— Accumulator-Reservoir Manifold Assembly
FSD&P
— flight systems design and performance
EBL
— Eyeballs Left ( GY)
AFWSG
— Air Force Weapons System Group
ARIES
— Astronomical Radio Interferometric Earth Surveying
APC
— Adaptive Payload Carrier
ATVCD
— Ascent Thrust Vector Control Driver
ASCE
— Airlock Signal Conditioning Electronics
LSSRC
— Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
BCU
— Battery Control Unit
ARS
— Atmospheric Revitalization System
AGI
— Agreement Item
DCN
— Document Change Notice
AFPD
— Authorization for Program Development
AEDS
— Analog Event Distribution System
AHI
— Artificial Horizon Indicator
CL
— Confidence Level
ALASAT
— Air-Launched Antisatellite
AP
— Accelerometer Package
ICWG
— Interface Control Working Group
AOD
— Analog Output Differential
ACO
— acceptance checkout
FBM
— fleet ballistic missile submarine
AMRF
— Automated Manufacturing Research Facility
AFRSI
— Advanced Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation
HANE
— High-Altitude Nuclear Explosion
FISA
— Facility Inspection Shakedown Acceptance
AFSCS
— Air Force Satellite Communications System
DAE
— Data Acquisition Equipment
LET
— Linear Energy Transfer (in Spacecraft Power Systems)
AFSA
— Air Force study and analysis
AFO
— Abort From Orbit
TDRS
— Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
AERO
— Aeroballistics
AFSCF
— Air Force Space Command Facility
AFPR
— Air Force Plant Representative
CCE
— Continuous Control Evaluator
GL
— Government Leased
EDLN
— Engineering DeveloPment Logic Network
FUSE
— Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Explorer
AFETR
— Air Force Eastern Test Range
ALE
— Airport Lighting Equipment
DS&R
— Data Storage and Retrieval
EDSC
— Early Deployment System Concept
AKA
— Active Keel Actuator
CUT
— Coordinated Universal Time
BSI
— Basic Shipping Instruction
ALCOA
— Aluminum Corporation Of America
LLO
— Low Lunar Orbit
AWACS
— Advanced Warning and Control System
EVD
— External Visual Display
CCDR
— Contractor Critical Design Review
ESV
— Emergency Shutoff Valve
AMG
— Angle of the Middle Gimbal
FOMR
— Flight Operations Management Room
AFESD
— Air Force Electronic Systems Division
ATPG
— Automatic Test Program Generator
FCPS
— Fuel Cell Power System (Subsystem)
BIC
— Bus Interface Controller
PCD
— Process Control Document
GDP
— Generalized Documentation Processor
C-C
— Carbon-Carbon
BPMS
— Blood Pressure Measuring System
GBSS
— Ground-Based Surveillance System
ICAAD
— interactive computer-aided analysis and design
CCC
— Central Computer Complex
ATLAS
— analysis of thrust structure loads and stresses
AFPC
— Air Force Program Control
AGOSS
— Automated Ground Operations Scheduling System
KPRD
— KSC Program Requirements Document
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Command
ALFT
— Approach and Landing Flight Test
BP
— Back Pressure
EDL
— Engineering Development Laboratory
APO
— Automated Purchase Order
LASV
— low-altitude supersonic vehicle
GSP-R
— guidance signal processor-repeater
KBAC
— Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
FSED
— full-scale engineering development (US)
EICD
— Experiment Interface Control Document
BMDSCOM
— Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Command
I&Q
— in phase and quadrature
LAM
— Liquid Apogee Motor
AMBD
— automated maintenance data base
ACC
— Auxiliary Crew Compartment
ALCA
— Aft Load Controller Assembly
EMWA
— Engineering Minor Work Authorization
CCP
— Computer Control Panel
MER
— Mission Evaluation Room
APK
— accelerometer package
AIST
— Abbreviated Integration System Test
FSRS
— Flight System Recording System
BCE
— Bus Control Element
C&T
— Communication and Tracking
GETL
— Ground Elapsed Time of Landing
AAP
— analog autopilot
AR
— Atmospheric Revitalization
APUS
— Auxiliary Power Unit Subsystem
SA
— System Administrator
LMSC
— Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation
HICAMP
— Highly Calibrated Airborne Measurements Program
ETB
— Equipment Transfer Bag
APTI
— Actions Per Time Interval
ARD
— Abort Region Determinator
AFBMD
— Air Force Ballistic Missile Division
ETPY
— electronic control assembly thrust vector pitch and yaw
AN
— Alphanumeric
FSD
— Flight Simulation Division (JSC)
ICBC
— Imax Cargo Bay Camera
ARAP
— Astronaut Rescue Air Pack
AGCU
— air/ground cooling unit
BECO
— Booster Engine Cutoff
BCD
— Baseline Concept Definition
AFSIE
— Air Force standard items and equipment
AHS
— Aft Heat Shield
CM&S
— Communications Maintenance and Storage
ASSD
— Autonetics Strategic Systems Division
HUL
— Hardware Utilization List
DABS
— Discrete Address Beacon System
CRERS
— crew rescue and equipment retrieval system
AI
— altitude indicator
DMO
— Data Management Office
CRISP
— Computer Resources Integrated Support Plan
ARTS
— Automated Retrieval and Tracking System
CADDS
— computer-aided design and drafting system
ALE
— Airborne Laser Experiment
AFPM
— Air Force program manager
FTS
— Federal Telephone System
FO-FS
— fail operational/fail safe
CASO
— Cancellation Addendum Sales Order
GEODSS
— ground-based electro-optical deep-space surveillance
ADS
— Angular Displacement Sensor
AT
— Action Time
ATS
— Automatic Terminal System
IGY
— International Geophysical Year (1 July 1957 - 31 December 1958)
LACI
— Laser Autostigmatic Cube Interferometer
AC
— Auxiliary Computer
SDO
— Solar Dynamics Observatory
PSS
— Portable Spacecraft Simulator
CDH
— Constant Delta Height
AOFEE
— advanced orbiter flight evaluation experiment
GR/EP
— graphite-epoxy
AOT
— Alignment Optical Telescope
AOCRD
— acceptance and operational checkout requirements
AAS
— Advanced Antenna System
L/O
— Lift-off
CMA
— China Meteorological Administration
BAC
— Budget At Completion
FMOFEV
— First Manned Orbital Flight With EVA
WP
— Working Party
EGRET
— Energetic Gamma Ray Explorer Telescope
ATS
— Automatic Test Set
AOP
— Assembly Operations Plan
ACE
— Automatic Checkout Equipment
AICC
— Action Item Control Card
FLPS
— Flight Load Planning System
BR
— Bit Rate
MSFP
— Manned Space Flight Program
PIN
— Product Identification Number
FLR
— Flight Log Recorder
AID
— Audit Item Disposition
DOC
— Data Operations Control
AFETRM
— Air Force Eastern Test Range Manual
GIDS
— General-purpose Interactive Display System
C-C
— center-to-center
APSE
— Ada programming support environment
AOCP
— ac on-board computer program
IFOT
— In-Flight Operations And Training
COQ
— Certificate Of Qualification
CADU
— Control And Display Unit
C&P
— Contracts and Pricing
ACLC
— Adaptive Communication Live Controller
BTE
— Bench Test Equipment
CAR
— Corrective Action Report
ASCS
— Atmosphere Storage and Control Subsystem
ADT
— Air Data Transfer
ATP-FC
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing fire control
ASC
— Airlock Support Component
IFU
— Interface Unit
FOPSS
— flight operation product scheduling system
NM
— New Millennium
ACV
— air-cushion vehicle
GADG
— Gravity or Acceleration Due to Gravity
NHB
— NASA Handbook
BATSE
— Burst and Transient Source Experiment
HF/DF
— Hydrogen Fluoride/Deuterium Fluoride
ACRES
— automated change request and evaluation system
ANI
— Authorized, Not Implemented
ADP
— Acceptance Documentation Package
ILSMT
— Integrated Logistics Support Management Team
HFT
— Horizontal Flight Test
ARN
— action and reply notice
AVRCS
— attitude, velocity, reaction control system
ASRS
— Automated Shuttle Requirement System
ADRL
— Automatic Drawing Release List
AMC
— Aft Motor Controller
GIRD
— Ground Integration Requirements Document
DRRD
— Design Requirements Review Disposition
PPS
— Precise Positioning System
NSC
— Network Systems Corporation
AEOP
— Adaptive Electro-Optical Processor
CYI
— Canary Islands
ASA
— Abort Sensor Assembly
LASERCOM
— laser communications payload
ATTS
— Automatic Telemetry Tracking System
CML
— Commands and Measurement List
FMP
— Facility Management Plan
PD
— Program Directive
ANC
— Active Nutation Control
ABMO
— Antiballistic Missile Office
ACF
— American Car and Foundry
ASB
— Airlock Stowage Bag
ILAS
— Instrument Landing Approach System
USN
— United Space Network
DPD
— Data Procurement Document
PDL
— Ponce de Leon
MITIL
— MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
ADPA
— Air Data Probe Assembly
BPI
— Boost Phase Intercept
ASSO
— Assistant System Security Officer
APSS
— Atmospheric Pressure Supply Subsystem
FLSC
— flexible linear-shaped charge
ESG
— Executive Steering Group
GME
— Gimbal Module Electronics
AF/IN
— Air Force/Intelligence
ARAP
— Aeronautical Research Associates of Princeton
APIF
— Automated Process Information File
ASTB
— AGN&C Simulation Test Bed
ASFTS
— auxiliary system function test stand
CAP
— Control Account Plan
ABC
— Ada browse capability
AL
— Autoland
BSR
— Bite Status Register
AFTP
— Air Force test procedure
AMX
— AM Transmitter-Receiver
ASCS
— Atmospheric Storage and Control Section
AC
— Advanced Composite
WMAP
— Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe
HILS
— hardware-in-the-loop simulation
ATC
— Active Thermal Control
TRK
— Track
AIP
— Avionics Integration Plan
ASPSL
— ASPP Sortie Laboratory
GSPF
— Ground Software Production Facility
HFTS
— Horizontal Flight Test Simulator
DU
— Display Unit
MIMS
— Medical Information Management System
AMAL
— Aviation Medical Acceleration Laboratory
AMEU
— Alpha/Mach Indicator Electronic Unit
BV
— Boost Vehicle
C/O
— Changeout
AZEL
— azimuth and elevation
ALERT
— Acute Launch Emergency Reliability Tip
LDC
— Lot Date Code
ER
— Eastern Range
HR&T
— heat rejection and transport
ARMS
— Automated Requirements Management System
AVE
— Atmospheric Variability Experiment
AOPM
— Airline Operations Planning Model
AHCS
— Advanced Helicopter Control System
EP
— Equivalent Person
IHSR
— Integrated Hardware/Software Review
F-F
— face-to-face
EDPC
— Electronic Data Processing Center
EPDU
— Electrical Power Distribution Unit
AB
— Airborne Battlefield
ADB
— auxiliary memory data output bus
AFATL
— Air Force Armaments Test Laboratory
IBT
— International Brotherhood of Teamsters
ACN
— Acceptance Change Notice
IV&V
— Independent Validation and Verification
HCP
— Hydraulic Circulation Pump
ACC
— advanced carbon-carbon
CWFSP
— Caution and Warning/Fire Suppression Panel
ATC/FTD
— Air Training Command/Field Training Detachment
DEDA
— Data Entry and Display Assembly
FEAT
— Final Engineering Acceptance Test
ASFT
— Abbreviated System Functional Test
ATS
— Atlantic Tracking Station
IT&V
— Integrated Test and Verification
HIM
— Hardware Interface Module
GFERD
— government-furnished equipment requirement description
DDDS
— Digital Data Distribution System
ASAT
— Antisatellite
ALSEMP
— ALS Engineering Management Plan
BCRD
— Basic Consolidated Requirements Document
ABTCU
— active baseplate thermal control unit
ASF
— Atmospheric Science Facility
AOL
— Area Of Launch
BTC
— Bus Tie Contractor
IPTR
— in-process technical review
APGC
— Air Proving Ground Command
ACSN
— Advance Change Schedule Notice
AMPM
— Agency Mission Planning Model
BDD
— Baseline Definition Document
FSY
— Factor of Safety Yield
MOI
— moments of inertia
DPAS
— Defense Priorities and Allocation System
EID
— End Item Documentation
CCD
— Checkout Command Decoder
ARIS
— ALS Requirements Information System
HFCT
— Hydraulic Flight Control Test
LRO
— Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
AMPD
— Applied Materials Physics Division
AIOD
— Ascent Insertion On-Orbit Deorbit
ADABECS
— airborne demonstration advanced beam extraction am
AFT
— Active Fine Tracker
LAC
— Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
MEE
— Mission-Essential Equipment
CWS
— Caution and Warning System
GTF
— Ground Test Facility
FIV
— Fuel Isolation Valve
CCL
— Critical Characteristics List
ATIS
— Automatic Terminal Information System
ATA
— Assembly Test Article
LISA
— Laser Inferometer Space Antenna
ALSGEM
— ALS global evaluation module
CDB
— Command Data Base
APES
— Advanced Processor Emulator System
FACC
— Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation
ATRS
— Automated Training Records System
INR
— Inertial Reference
AIR
— Adaptive Intercommunication Requirement
CPSD
— cross-power spectral density
DD&CS
— Dedicated Display and Control Subsystem
APPS
— Auxiliary Payload Power System
HBW
— Hot Bridge Wire
BAIR
— Breathing Air
KKV
— Kinetic Kill Vehicle
FSSE
— Flight Sensor Stimuli Equipment
EHA
— electrohydraulic actuator
CBP
— Connector Bracket Power
ALASS
— Alternate Low-Altitude Surveillance System
EBC
— Emulated Buffer Computer
HFTF
— Horizontal Flight Test Facility
FMK
— Field Modification Kit
CCF
— Central Computer Facility
IOCU
— Input/Output Control Unit
AWG
— Activation Working Group
BA
— Bank Angle
EPDC
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control
EVSU
— Extravehicular Space Unit
AFAD
— Armed Forces Acquisition Document
MPICD
— mission-peculiar interface control document
IFTM
— in-flight test and maintenance
ANC
— Air Force-Navy-civil
FSLP
— First Spacelab Payload
CITS
— Central Integrated Test System
EIU
— Engine Interface Unit
LEC
— Lockheed Electronics Company
AMDS
— Advanced Missions Docking System
P2P
— Point-To-Point
AMTAS
— automatic modal tuning and analysis system
CBA
— C-Band Transponder Antenna
ADA
— Adaptive Diagnostic Authoring
COGMAN
— center of gravity of payload manifest
CPFF/IF
— cost plus fixed fee/incentive fee
FSPL
— free-space-path loss
MML
— master measurement list
AMPM
— Agency Planning Manifeset
AJCS
— Automated Job Card System
AS/CP
— attitude set/control panel
AI
— Anti-Icing
GCI
— ground-controlled interception
FPR
— Federal Procurement Regulation
ATOLL
— Acceptance Test of Launch Language
MLF
— MDM Launch Forward
ATS
— Administrative Telephone System
CMRB
— Contractor Material Review Board
BSTS
— Boost Surveillance Tracking System
EPGCS
— electrical power generation and control subsystem
CGP
— Central Grounding Point
INSB
— Indium Antimonide
AFS
— Air Force Standard
EDPM
— Electronic Data Processing Machine
ADP
— Architecture Decision Point
ICG
— In-Flight Coverall Garment
AO
— Acoustic-Optical
ATS
— Analog Tone Signal
EAI
— Electronics Associates, Incorporated
MIEWF
— master integrated engineering work file
APT
— Astronaut Preference Test
AD
— Air Density
AMDCS
— assurance management document control system
AMSC
— advanced military space flight capability
APP
— Advance Procurement Package
FRDI
— Flight Research and Development Instrumentation
AFEV
— Air Force experiment vehicle
CETF
— Critical Evaluation Task Force
DLH
— Direct Labor Hour
HERT
— Headquarters Emergency Relocation Team
DESHE
— distributed expert system hosting environment
ASRS
— Automated Support Requirements System
APPF
— Automated Payload Processing Facility
APUT
— Auxiliary Power Unit Test
RID
— Review Item Disposition
KDD
— Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
CARB
— Central Acquisition Review Board
ILRV
— Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle
ALC
— Aft Load Controller
HIGED
— Handbook of Instructions for Ground Equipment Designers
D/VD
— Data/Voice Data
ITVE
— Integrated Technology Validation Experiment
ARQ
— Automatic Request
FCU
— Fluid Checkout Unit
CUB
— Commonality Usage Board
C&D
— communication and data
F&D
— Fill and Drain
LFA
— logistics/functional analysis
MALT
— Model Assembly List Transmittal
ATC
— Ablative Thrust Control
CAA
— Cost Account Authorization
G-G
— ground to ground
ID&CS
— ID&C subsystem
BSA
— bus status/alternate bus table
APA
— Antenna Pointing Assembly
ATPSE
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing system emulator
MAR
— Multiple Access Return
KU
— Keyboard Unit
FPU
— floating-point unit
G/A
— ground to air
ATTACK
— advanced threat technology attack coordination and
BCD
— Budget Change Document
MBFP
— Manufacturing Build and Flow Plan
FPB
— Fuel Preburner
HEDI
— High Endoatmospheric Defense Interceptor
IAV
— Inventory Adjustment Voucher
CCF
— Converter Compressor Facility
GGVM
— gas generator valve module
BB
— Breadboard
ADS
— Advisory and Directive System
AFP
— Ariane-Furnished Property
AFSATCOM
— Air Force satellite communication(s)
BCE
— Backup Control Electronics
C/A
— code standard positioning service
AISTR
— advanced interferometric system technology requirement
ASI
— Amended Shipping Instructions
EFCS
— Earth-fixed coordinate system
FACS
— Finance and Control System
APS
— Attitude Propulsion System
ASSH
— Advanced Space Systems Hardening
DAS
— Data Archive System
AFSLV
— Air Force space launch vehicle
AF/DBS
— areal fluid data base system
COSPAC
— cost/schedule planning and control
AMR
— Area-to-Mass Ratio
HTO
— Horizontal Takeoff
DDCS
— Data Distribution and Command System
AMS
— actuation mechanism subsystem
GDDM
— Graphical Data Display Manager
MHC
— Manipulator Hand Controller
POLAR
— Polar Plasma Laboratory
GEOSEPS
— Geosynchronous Solar Electric Propulsion Stage
DIPS
— Dynamic Isotope Power System
DBP
— Design Baseline Program
CCM
— Crew/Cargo Module
GPD
— Gimbal Position Display
ATS
— Atlantic Tracking Ship
CSO
— Complex Safety Office
ATT
— acceptance thermal testing
CCAS
— Contractor Cost Accrual System
CCIM
— Command Computer Input Multiplexer
CSAT
— Combined Systems Acceptance Test
ARTS
— Automated Restricted Tracking System
AL-LI
— aluminum lithium
LHA
— Local Hour Angle
ARS
— ALS Release System
SNR
— Signal Noise Ratio
ASPS
— annular suspension and pointing system
GSIF
— Ground Station Interface Facility
FUO
— Follow-up Output
AIST
— Advanced Interferometric System Technology
ADCOM
— air defense command
ATPA
— Alpha Temperature Probe Assembly
G&NS
— guidance and navigation system
H/C
— head count
CAPSS
— Computer-Aided Planning and Scheduling System
CDR
— Conceptual Design Review
CSDM
— Computer System Diagnostic Manual
BIBIB
— back-illuminated blocked impurity band
DAAT
— Distributed Architecture Analysis Tool
ADPSSM
— ADP system security monitor
GPAS
— general-purpose airborne simulator
DPCL
— dedicated payload communication link
GDSD
— Ground Data Systems Division
DLAT
— Destructive Lot Acceptance Testing
ACT
— Acquisition Coarse Tracker
ALOSA
— algorithm line-of-sight angle
ASLU
— Antenna Select Logic Unit
ACE
— Array Combining Experiment
CETA
— Crew and Equipment Translation Aid
ATM
— Ascent Trajectory Model
ACT
— acquisition, control, and test
CDUM
— coupling display unit IMU
DCAR
— Design Corrective Action Report
FPPR
— Fixed Price with Price Revision
BDCR
— Baseline Document Change Request
AR
— Acceptance Readiness
ASGPD
— attitude set and gimbal position display
ANA
— Air Force-Navy aeronautical bulletin
LMIF
— Lower Mechanical Integration Frame
DIGIKON
— digital control analysis software
AI
— Altimeter Indicator
MDU
— mission data unit
ASST
— American Society for Steel Treating
CCSR
— Carbon-Carbon Survivable Radiator
CCA
— communications carrier assembly
ATDF
— Automated Test Development Folder
BMDATC
— Ballistic Missile Defense Advanced Technology Center
ALERT
— Acute Launch Emergency Restraint Tip
BP
— Boilerplate
EVAS
— Extravehicular Activity System
AMF
— Abort Motor Facility
CDPIS
— Command Data Processing and Instrumentation System
GSEL
— Ground Support Equipment List
DPT
— Design Proof Test
CDB
— Central Data Buffer
AMPTE
— Active Magnetospheric Particle Tracer Explorer
C&C
— command and control (also C2)
EVCU
— Extravehicular Communications Umbilical
CDQR
— Critical Design and Qualification Review
FDU
— Fluid Distribution Unit
EPPSS
— electrical power/pyro sequential system
DRA
— Document Release Authorization
CBE
— Connector Bracket Experiment
CVF
— Circular Variable Filter
EHC
— Electrical Heating Control
IDMRS
— intermediate depot maintenance requirements
ATM
— Apollo Telescope Mount (on Skylab)
ETL
— Environmental Test Laboratory
ASDTIC
— analog-signal-to-discrete-time-interval converter
CCT
— computer-compatible tape
BMFT
— German D-1 Spacelab Payload
AGE
— air/ground equipment
GPVS
— General-Purpose Visual Simulator
CMRR
— Common Mode Rejection Ration
DBUR
— Data Bank Update Request
AES
— Advanced Electrical Schematic
CDBFR
— Common Data Buffer
FMDM
— flexible multiplexer/demultiplexer
DBE
— Data Bus Element
AC
— Application Controller
ATS
— Assembly Trusses and Structure
APE
— Arithmetic Processing Extension
DSARC
— Defense System Acquisition Review Committee
AFP888
— designation for P80-1 spacecraft
ASPR
— armed service procurement regulation
APN
— ACE Problem Notice
C/SCSC
— cost and schedule control system criteria
BD
— Binary Digit
AGOES
— Advanced Geosynchronous Observation Environment Satellite
UPN
— Universal Product Number
EDS
— Edit and Decommutation System
DECA
— display/AGAP electronic control assembly
CAAT
— Computer-Aided Assembly Tool
HCRB
— Hardware Configuration Review Board
MBE
— Minority Business Enterprise
DDPF
— Dedicated Display Processing Function
AMTD
— Automatic Magnetic Tape Dissemination
GTE
— General Telephone and Electronics
AMC
— Air Material Command
CDF
— Combined Data File
CELSS
— Controlled Ecological Life Support System
EDPE
— Electronic Data Processing Equipment
BSR
— Basic System Release
AESOP
— an easy system of programming
AMT
— Auxiliary Master Tape
CWT
— Code Walk-Through
GFS
— Government-Furnished Software
DAFT
— Data Acquisition Frequency Table
APPLE
— advanced propulsion payload effect
C&DS
— Command and Data Simulator
DDPS
— Digital Data Processing System
AOPL
— Advance Order Parts List
AFWAL/ML
— Air Force Wright Aeronautical Lals Laboratory
NCO
— National Coordination Office
IMAS
— Institutional Management Accounting System
C/O
— Contamination/Overpressure
HSV
— hypersonic vehicle
ASTIA
— Armed Services Technical Information Agency
ATA
— Abort Time Assembly
AMSD
— Autonetics Marine Systems Division
KTF
— Kauai Test Facility
CWEA
— Caution and Warning Electronic Assembly
FCW
— Format Control Words
MEB
— main electronics box
ABS
— air-break switch
MAR
— Mission Analysis Room
DRAT
— Data Requirements Analysis Tool
CB
— Center of Buoyancy
DAF
— Data Archive Facility
CFT
— cross-functional team
HEL
— High-Energy Laser (US)
B/O
— Breakout
BRAVO
— Business Risk and Value of Operation in Space
DRI
— Data Rate Indicator
ABJIT
— algorithm beam jitter
MEECN
— Minimum Essential Emergency Communication Network
METVC
— main engine thrust vector control
LSG
— Linear Sequence Generator
GSBCA
— General Services Board of Contract Appeals
ALIO
— Activity-Level-Independent Operation
BC
— Broadcast
BDW
— burst detector EMP sensor
CD
— Countdown
DF/CMB
— data formatter and command monitor bus
CCS
— Central Control Section
FACR
— first-article configuration review
C&C
— communication and control
BPT
— Body Point
ICRB
— Interface Change Review Board
CDF
— Circuit Design Fabrication
GE-AESD
— General Electric Aerospace Electronics Systems
FOG
— Fiber-Optic Gyro
CTRS
— Component Test Requirements Specifications
H&K
— Homing and Kill
IHP
— Indicated Horsepower
ELC
— Earth Limb Clutter
APS
— Automated Planning System
BTU
— Bus Terminal Unit
AOIS
— Automatic Optical Inspection System
HPPF
— Horizontal Payloads Processing Facility
GDCA
— General Dynamics Convair Aircraft
GCO
— Ground Checkout
ATP
— Advanced Technical Payroll
DR&A
— Data Requirements and Analysis
ALCOM
— Algorithm Line-Of-Sight Comparison
AMF
— apogee memory image
CARR
— Customer Acceptance Readiness Review
CMRS
— Configuration Management Requirements Standard
C&TS
— Communications and Tracking System
DER
— Drawing Error Report
CFI
— Card Format Identifier
ASAP
— Advanced Sensor Analysis Program
CM
— Crew Module
BTR
— Bus Transfer
SAC
— Senate Appropriations Committee
FSSS
— Future Strategic Systems Study
MOPIS
— missile operations intercommunications system
ISDC
— International Space Development Conference
DHE
— Data Handling Equipment
AETB
— alumina-enhanced thermal barrier
BCLS
— Base Cardiac Life Support
LEFM
— Linear Elasticity Fracture Mechanics
CC
— Closing Coil
G/T
— Gain to Noise Temperature Ratio
AMS
— Administrative Messaging System
APS
— Auxiliary Propulsion System
EOQ
— End of Quarter
ARAR
— Accident Risk Assessment Report
ASE
— Automatic Support Equipment
PSM
— Procurement Strategy Meeting
ASC
— auxiliary switch normally closed
SIP
— Summer Internship Program
FOBS
— Fractional Orbit Bombing System
AC
— Assembly Complete
BSW
— BFS software
C&DP
— control and data processor
COSTA
— Cost Accounting (Code)
DDCS
— Document and Data Control System
CDG
— Concept Development Group
BOP
— Baseline Operations Plan
BU&C/O
— buildup and checkout
IOM
— Input/Output Module
JPASO
— Joint Pacific Area Scheduling Office
DTMO
— Development, Test, and Mission Operations
FPSS
— fine-pointing sun sensor
BF
— Body Flap
JIC
— Job Instruction Card
AIS
— Airlock Illumination Subassembly
APS
— Ascent Propulsion System
HEMIL
— hardware evaluator, man in loop
EURECA
— European Retrievable Carrier
GSERD
— Ground Support Equipment Recommendation Data
ARTS
— Advanced Remote Tracking Station
AMS
— Antenna Management System
ESS
— Engineering Support System
AOSP
— Advanced On-Board Signal Processor
ADS
— Attitude Determination Subsystem
ACD
— Anti-Carryover Device
ATOP
— ADA Technology Operational Planning
BD
— Binary Decoder
APTE
— Automated Production Test Equipment
ETV
— Electrical Test Vehicle
ASO
— Administrator Staff Office
MLL
— MDM Launch Left
ARSDA
— Advanced Radiation Space Defense Application
CD&SC
— Central Distribution and Switching Center
FLTSATCOM
— fleet satellite communications
EPDCS
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control System
DCIB
— Data Communication Input Buffer
BFC
— Body Flap Control
APP
— Approach Astrophysics Payload
CIWG
— Cargo Integration Working Group
ELN
— Digital Equipment Corporation's real-time operating sn
ARPCS
— Atmospheric Revitalization Pressure Control System
C-TO-C
— computer-to-computer
EBU
— Eyeballs Up (-GZ)
COLA
— cost-of-living adjustment/allowance
DCO
— Detailed Checkout
AES
— American Electroplaters Society
GOSS
— Ground Operational Support System
CGAU
— Cabin Gas Analysis Unit
AP
— atmospheric and space physics
AES
— Atmosphere Exchange System
C/S
— Cost/Schedule
EIT
— Entry Interface Time
ILSA
— Integrated Logistics Support Analysis
EMSP
— Enhanced Modular Signal Processor
ASI
— Augmented Spark Indicator
AMLC
— asynchronous multiline controller
CNRL
— Communications and Navigation Research Laboratory
GN&C
— Guidance, Navigation, and Control
CSN
— Customer Source Number
CBW
— Constant Bandwidth
DSMC
— Data Services Management Complex
ICDU
— Inertial Coupling Data Unit
APR
— Advance Parts Release
CSSE
— Control System Simulation Equipment
ATA
— Aft Test Article
CCS
— Command and Communication System
EMON
— Exception Monitoring
MBK
— Medications and Bandage Kit
BLV
— Bleed Valve
L-L
— Line-to-Line
CCMS
— checkout, control, and monitor subsystem
BB
— Baseband signal
CHR
— Cooper-Harper Rating
F&A
— Fabrication and Assembly
BDA
— Bermuda Island
ASTP
— Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
CAP
— Competitive Access Provider
AT
— Assembly Truss
HBBW
— half-beam bandwidth
CCRF
— Consolidated Communication Recording Facility
SEF
— Sustaining Engineering Facility
DASD
— direct-access storage device
GTE
— General Telephone Electric
HX
— Heat Exchanger
B/L
— Baseline
EEL
— Electrical Equipment List
FH
— Flex Hose
APIRL
— authorized procurement information requirements list
EEP
— Electronic Equipment Package
CDN
— CDR Discrepancy Notice
BDA
— Backup Drive Amplifier
GCHX
— Ground Cooling Heat Exchanger
LAMMR
— large-antenna multichannel microwave radiometer
C&D
— controls and displays
ESTF
— Electronic System Test Facility
CSPF
— Critical Single-Point Failure
APS
— Aft Propulsion System
APC
— Airborne Particle Counter
ICAM
— integrated computer-aided manufacturing
CMDB
— Configuration Management Data Base
IDMM
— Intermediate and Depot Maintenance Manual
ERRC
— expendability, recoverability, and repair capability
LPI
— Low Probability of Intercept
LCOM
— Logic Control OutPut Module
CAP
— Capability Assurance Program
CDNR
— CDR Discrepancy Notice Record
AMU
— Attitude Match Update
JOR
— Job Order Request
CCZ
— Command and Control Zone
AMI
— Apogee Memory Image
DPDM
— differential pulse-duration modulation
EPD&CS
— electrical power distribution and control subsystem
OCR
— Operations Control Room
BKNO3
— boron-potassium nitrate
ASCADS
— Aft Station Command and Data System
IUCS
— Instrumentation Update Command System
FCSS
— Fuel Cell Servicing System
EFSSS
— Engine Failure Sensing and Shutdown System
EGC
— Experiment Ground Computer
C/A
— Coarse Acquisition
BMAS
— Body-Mounted Accelerometer System
CDAS
— Core Design Analysis Simulation
ARRS
— air recovery and rescue service
ADC
— Analog-to-Digital Computer
CADE
— controller/attitude direct electronics
BUAER
— Bureau of Aeronautics
GCMR
— Ground Control Message Request
DLR
— Deutschen Zentrum fur Luft und Raumfahrt
AICBM
— anti-ICBM
ATC
— ATE Computer
KSA
— Ku-band Single Access
BCU
— Bus Control Unit
DIS
— Data Interface System
DWI
— Data Word In
GIA
— general-purpose computer interface adapter
CRW
— Control Read/Write
AM
— Assurance Management
CCCD
— Crew Compartment Configuration Drawing
IMO
— Integration Management Officer
CAPS
— Crew Altitude Protection Suit
CCME
— Contract Change Mass Estimate
CCPDSR
— communications center processing and display system
CCSD
— Chrysler Corporation Space Division
DCL
— Document Change List
DES
— Data Exchange System
FACI
— first-article configuration inspection
BAS
— Breathing Air System
BITS
— Budget Impact Tracking System
L&C
— Laboratory And Checkout
B&P
— Budgetary and Planning
BRM
— Biological Research Module
CAU
— Customer Acquisition Unit
CADS
— Command and Data Simulator
AND
— Air Force-Navy design
APWL
— Automatically Processed Wire List
EIASN
— End Item Assembly Sequence Number
CIC
— Capital Investment Council
GATE
— Generic Automatic Test Equipment
SC
— Switching Center
CC
— Convolutional Coding
GPIO
— general-purpose input and output
DES
— Data Enhancement System
CBA
— Collective Bargaining Agreement
ATDP
— Acceptance Test Data Package
DTRD
— Development Test Requirements Document
GCID
— Ground Computer Interface Device
ARABSAT
— Saudi Arabian communications satellite
FPQ
— fixed, special-purpose radar
IMU
— Inertial Measurement Unit
APT
— Airborne Pointer Tracker
COTS
— Commercial Orbital Transportation System
CCS
— Complex Control Set (NASA)
CAPS
— Crew Activity Planning System
DMES
— dimethylethoxys
FNT
— Failure Notification Telex
HFCL
— Hydraulic Flight Control Laboratory
EOSDIS
— Earth Observing System Data Information System
LS/ST
— Light Shield/Star Tracker
AS&ASD
— Autonetics Sensors and Aircraft Systems Division
IAA
— International Aerospace Abstracts
GDBS
— Generalized Data Base System
BNS
— Bomb Navigation System
CUC
— Computer Usage Control
FCSTF
— Fuel Cell System Test Facility
DOVAP
— Doppler Velocity and Position
ATS
— Automatic Transcribing System
AVT
— Acceptance Vibration Testing
MFBP
— Manufacturing Flow And Build Plan
DRG
— Digital Ranging Generator
BPO
— Blanket Purchase Order
FDSCU
— fluid distribution system control unit
DCASMA
— Defense Contract Administration Services Management Area
CACB
— Center Aisle Connector Bracket
ACC
— Automatic Control Console
GIM
— Generalized Information Management
AMRV
— astronaut maneuvering vehicle
AMS
— Amplifier Subsystem
ASP
— Acquisition Strategy Planning
D&CS
— displays and controls subsystem
LHSC
— Left-Hand Side Console
ITU
— Input Terminal Unit
DAPS
— Decommutation And Processing System
ATS
— Asynchronous Task Storage
DRMR
— disposition report on MR
ELDV
— Electrically Operated Depressurization Valve
COMM
— Communications Module
MITTS
— Mobile Igor Tracking Telescope System
LAPSS
— Large-Area Pulse Solar Simulator
FRSI
— Felt Reusable Surface Insulation
DUA
— Digital Uplink Assembly
AM
— Actuator Mechanism
APLIS
— automated payload ICD system
AL
— airlock
PRD
— Program Requirements Documents (UDS)
FND
— Facility Need Date
IPPB
— Illustrated Provisioning Parts Breakdown
CAS
— Command Augmentation System
DCEA
— Digital Control Electronics Assembly
HYDAC
— hybrid digital-analog computer
CC
— Cost Center
IGN&C
— integrated guidance, navigation, and control
ARA
— Auxiliary Recovery Antenna
COB
— Communications Office Building
ANVIL
— CAD tool
BOSO
— Ballistic Orbital Support Operations
ASATS
— antisatellite simulation
CBX
— C-Band Transponder
AVE
— Automatic Volume Expansion
D&C
— displays and controls
SCR
— Strip Chart Recorder
AUCV
— Advanced Unmanned Cargo Vehicle
DBG
— Data Bus Group
EEH
— EMU electrical harness
BT
— Burn Time (Engine)
ITRB
— Integrated Technical Review Board
CTPD
— Crew Training and Procedures Division
CEIAC
— Coastal Engineering Information Analysis Center
BSM
— Booster Separation Motor
EPG
— Electrical Power Generator
FBCS
— fixed-base crew station
AOES
— Advanced Orbit Ephemeris System
DARCOM
— U.S. Army Material Development and Readiness Command
BS
— Block Specification
DBRN
— Data Bank Release Notice
ESS
— Earth System Science
ADS
— Action Document Summary
FPCA
— Forward Power Controller Assembly
BSI
— Boeing Services International
CCVA
— Chamber Coolant Valve Actuator
MSCL
— Measurement Standards and Calibration Laboratory
FAE
— Final Approach Equipment
BP
— Bandpass
ITSS
— Integrated Tactical Surveillance System
GDSO
— Ground Data Systems Officer
ADS
— Ascent Design System
CLIP
— Combined Laser Instrumentation Package
HSL
— Hardware Simulation Laboratory
ATG
— automated time line generator
CITE
— cargo integration test equipment
CBS
— Connector Bracket Signal
LSSD
— level-sensitive scan design
EPTU
— Events per Time Unit
DBFN
— Data Bus File Number
ASP
— Airborne Science Program
CDSL
— Computer Data System Laboratory
IOE
— Input/Output Error Log Table
IFRU
— In-Flight Replaceable Unit
CCFF
— Cape Canaveral Forecast Facility
CSDD
— Control Systems Development Division
DTSL
— Data Transfer Systems Laboratory
CUL
— Common Use List
APS
— Automatic Processing System
BTMS
— Body Temperature Measuring System
LSP
— Least Significant Portion
FUB
— Forward Utility Bridge
CADSI
— Communication and Data Systems Integration
BCT
— Bus Configuration Table
CAP
— Cost Account Plan(s)
APS
— Auxiliary Power Subsystem
COFI
— Checkout And Fault Isolation (on Board)
MPTA
— Main Propulsion Test Article
HAK
— Horizontal Access Kit
HRIR
— high-resolution infrared radiometer
EOTS
— Electro-Optical Threat Sensor
GEDAC
— General Electric Detection and Automatic Correction
MCOP
— Mission Control Operations Panel
CBV
— Cabin Bleed Valve
C&M
— control and monitoring
ARGMA
— Army Rocket and Guided Missile Agency
DD&RR
— Data Display and Review Room
E/P
— electron/proton
DARTS
— Digital Automated Radar Tracking System
ETT
— Estimated Time Of Track
BACS
— Body Axis Coordinate System
EPRN
— Emergency Program Release Notice
CDAS
— Configurations Development Analysis Simulation
BW
— Beam Width
DETA
— Diethylene Triamine
CT
— Crawler Transporter
LVLH
— local vertical/local horizontal
TCA
— Transformational Communications Architecture
CIMS
— Consolidated Information Management System
BLS
— Bottom Left Side
EGF
— Electrical Grapple Fixture
DBI
— Data Base Interface
CDC
— Confined Detonating Cord
CICC
— Cargo Integration Control Center
ICMT
— Intercontract Material Transfer
EGB
— Electronic Gimbal Box
CRI
— Certification Requirements Index
IFF
— Identification, Friend or Foe – Individually Fresh Frozen – International Flavors and Fragrances
EVSC
— Extravehicular Suit Communications
AWL
— Automated Wire List
AN
— Army-Navy
BPSK
— Binary Phase Shift Key
BM/C3
— battle management and command, control, and
CDB
— Computer Data Bus
DCEP
— Data Collection and Evaluation Plan
ECAS
— Experiment Computer Application Software
ILMF
— intermediate-level maintenance facility
BTR
— Burn Time Remaining
COMM
— Communications Society
DPDS
— Distributed Processing Design System
MC&W
— Master Caution And Warning
CWLM
— Caution and Warning Limit Module
AVD
— Air Vehicle Detection
LAIRT
— Large-Aperture Infrared Telescope
EO
— Engineering Office
AUF
— Authorized User File
BEST
— Booster Exhaust Study Test (NASA)
MASSPO
— Manned Space Flight Support Project Office
CLRB
— Cost Limit Review Board
CTCS
— Central Thermal Control System
OSO
— Office of Space Operations
E/W
— energy-to-weight ratio
MPHE
— Material and Personnel Handling Equipment
HDC
— Hasselblad Data Camera
BFEC
— Bendix Field Engineering Corporation
EAL
— equipment airlock
ARC
— Automatic Responsivity Correction
CARM
— Customer Accommodation Requirement Model
DISP
— Dispersive Spectrometer
AWL
— Augmented Wire List
DTCS
— Digital Test Command System
CMC
— Center Management Council
HGA
— High-Gain Antenna
CARID
— Customer Acceptance Review Item Disposition
GBT
— gyro bias calibration value
CMAT
— Compatible Materials
HALO
— high-altitude large optics
CBSA
— Cargo Bay Stowage Assembly
DPCS
— Distributed Process Construction System
ACT
— audio center transmission
BCRT
— Binary Code Range Time
HRG
— hemispherical resonating gyro
GCDS
— ground checkout display and control system
DSS
— Digitized Sky Survey
EUTELSAT
— European Telecommunications Satellite
CMACS
— Central Monitor and Control System
CMDS
— Configuration Management Data System
IDU
— Interface Demonstration Unit
CPE
— Customer-provided equipment
BILBO
— built-in logic block observer
CCU
— Communications Carrier Unit
MHE
— material handling equipment
CELV
— Commercial Expendable Launch Vehicle
FCRT
— Flight Display CRT
C/SC
— cost/schedule control
BMI
— Battelle Memorial Institute
MELI
— Master Equipment List Index
F&PC
— finance and program control
CDC
— Classified Document Control
CIJB
— Cradle Interface Junction Box
LVDC
— Launch Vehicle Digital Computer
BCO
— booster cutoff
DIEU
— Digital Interface Electronics Unit
AMS
— Attached Manipulator System
ATL
— Aero-Thermal Lab
ECF
— Equivalency Capability File
EED
— Electroexplosive Device
JRB
— Joint Review Board
CFES
— Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System
GORD
— Ground Operations Requirements Document
DEE
— Digital Events Evaluator
FIO
— Furnished And Installed By Others
CAWG
— Customer Accommodation Working Group
ALSSSWG
— ALS System Security Working Group
CUIL
— Common Usage Item List
BMU
— Bus Monitor Unit
MPBS
— Main Power Bus Supply
EDB
— Environmental Data Book
PSR
— program status review
CM
— Current Month
ADM
— Air Data Management
EBS
— Emergency Breathing Subsystem
AVSM
— Auxiliary Video Switch Matrix
BEAF
— Beam Expander Alignment Function
BUR
— Backup Rate
EVATA
— Extravehicular Activity Translational Aid
M&I
— management and integration
TOCC
— TDRS Operations Control Center
FHO
— failed hardover
ESDP
— External Sensor Data Processing
HPT
— high-pressure test
DA
— Decision Authority
ESMD
— Exploration Systems Mission Directorate
GETS
— Ground Equipment Test Set
CCL
— Commonality Candidate List
CCR
— Control Center Rack
I/C
— Intercommunications
AOD
— Advanced Object Data
ATP
— Activation Test Program
EVLSS
— Extravehicular Life Support System
C/T
— control and timing
B/M
— bench maintenance
FTT
— Field Test Telescope
CIDR
— Critical Intermediate Design Review
HUT
— Hard Upper Torso
CAT-2
— communications and tracking comprehensive analysis tool
AVVI
— altitude/vertical velocity indicator
DEMP
— direct EMP
LLTIL
— long-lead-time items list
ATP
— Airborne Tracking and Pointing
DLSM
— Data Link Summary Message
EPY
— electronic control assembly pitch and yaw
GFTM
— Generic Fluids Transfer Model
AMS
— Automated Messaging System
SPIP
— Strategic Program Implementation Plan
AM
— Antenna Management
CR
— Compliance Review
EOG
— Electroculogram
DSCU
— digital computer switching unit
HIV
— Helium Isolation Valve
DMMH
— direct maintenance man-hours
CSDF
— Central Source Data File
BH/MP
— Breather Hose/Mouthpiece
FLCA
— Forward Load Controller Assembly
B/C
— Bench Check
CBRF3
— Bromotrifluoromethane
HFRW
— high-frequency resistance welding
CDP
— Command Data Processor
FCRA
— Fecal Collection Receptacle Assembly
CADS
— Computer-Aided Design System
FERD
— Facility And Equipment Requirements Document
C/P
— Cold Plate
CDF&TDS
— circuit design, fabrication, and test data
BCI
— Baseline Configuration Identification
DCIU
— Digital Control and Interface Unit
RFS
— Radio Frequency Surveillance
DVIS
— Digital Voice Intercommunications System
DKC
— Design Knowledge Capture
APC
— automatic phase control
BIU
— Buffer Interface Unit
FSH
— fixed superhard
DPR
— Definition Phase Review
AWI
— Accommodation Weight Investigation
AMS
— Automated Material System
GMIP
— Government Mandatory Inspection Point
CDM
— Communications Data Manager
ICDS
— Interface Control Document Schedule
CMRP
— Configuration Management Requirements Plan
CECP
— Compatibility Engineering Change Proposal
B/A
— Barometric Altimeter
GEOMOD
— geometric modeler
EPSTF
— Electrical Power System Test Facility
PPS
— Payload Planning System
IHX
— Interloop Heat Exchanger
ERSI
— Elastomeric Reusable Surface Insulation
ASAP
— ACE Shuttle Application Processing
CSFT
— Combined Subsystem Functional Test
AVE
— Airborne Vehicle Equipment
KSLOC
— thousands of source lines of code
FSTS
— frequency standard test set
HRL
— Horizontal Reference Line
GTCU
— Ground Thermal Conditioning Unit
BRRS
— Banana River Repeater Station
IMF
— Inventory Master File
LOGO
— Limit of Government Obligation
HAARS
— High-Altitude Attitude Reference System
CFM
— customer-furnished material
BPSK
— Biphase Shift Keying
CCRA
— Cape Canaveral Reference Atmosphere
FPIF
— fixed-price incentive fee
G&C
— ground rules and constraints
DAS
— Demand Access System
MPTP
— Main Propulsion Test Program
BIA
— Bus Interface Adapter
SPS
— Spectrum Planning Subcommittee
CPSE
— Common Payload Support Equipment
CCP
— Commercial Change Proposal
AWCS
— Agency-Wide Coding Structure
H/L
— Hardline
CCS
— Contamination Control System
APC
— Advanced Propulsion Comparison
ARTOOS
— Advanced Radiation Technology Office optical support
MBC
— Maximum Breathing Capacity
EOHT
— External Oxygen and Hydrogen Tank
TR
— Tape Recorder
INTF
— Interim National Test Facility
CLAS
— Computerized Loads Analysis System
G/G
— ground to ground
KAU
— Kilo Accounting Unit
BDA
— Bermuda [Kindley Field], Bermuda
EBNET
— EOS Backbone Network
GMAL
— General Electric Macro Assembly Language
AT
— Access Tower
K-STSPS
— KSC STS Project Specification
C/D
— Countdown
FCTF
— Fuel Cell Test Facility
MDSSC
— McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company
CMS-2
— Cambridge Monitoring System
SNIP
— Space Network Interoperability Program
SSR
— Satellite Situation Report
KUSP
— Ku-Band Signal Processor
IRDTS
— ITS RF and digital test set
IM
— Intermodulation
CAS
— Calibrated Ancillary System
CEDC
— Cyclic Error Detection Code
CFSD
— Critical-Function Sequence Diagram
DADE
— Data Acquisition and Documentation Equipment
CC
— contamination control
DCF
— Data Control Facility
BHS
— Base Heat Shield
CTI
— Critical Transportation Item
FMAD
— Fluid Management And Distribution
DELNI
— Digital Ethernet Local Network Interconnect
CAL/OSHA
— California Occupational Safety and Health Act
D/D
— digital-digital converter
CCC
— Control Center Complex
FMPAC
— fixed multipurpose application console
CAB
— Cost Audit Board
AC
— Audio Center
FMAR
— Final Mission Analysis Review
AS
— Antispoof
MOCC
— Mission Operations Control Center
EVT
— Extravehicular Transfer
ESMCR
— Eastern Space and Missile Center Regulation
EWA
— Estimated Warehouse Arrival
MOCITE
— mobile checkout and integration test equipment
CRSI
— Ceramic Reusable Surface Insulation
GEM
— generic electronics module
FMEC
— Forward Master Events Controller
FPE
— Functional Program Element
ISO
— International Standardization Organization
AVVEU
— altitude/vertical velocity indicator electronic unit
FODS
— fiber-optic demonstration system
FESL
— Failure Effects Summary List
GHX
— Ground Heat Exchanger
H/O
— Handover
LGS
— Landing Gear Subsystem
DDES
— Data Display Expert System
AST
— all-systems test
AMS
— Automated Measurement System
GPTE
— general-purpose test equipment
DRK
— Display Request Keyboard
PIO
— Program Integration Office
GFD
— Government-Furnished Data
C/R
— Commutation Rate
EETB
— electronic/electrical termination building
GMM
— Geometrical Math Model
FCMU
— foot-controlled maneuvering unit
DCMB
— Development Configuration Management Board
MFG
— Major Functional Group
AVID
— automated verification information data base
DSMC
— Data Services Management Center
GLLD
— ground locator laser designator
GISO
— General Industry Safety Orders
BUSGEN
— Bussin generator
EXO
— Experiment Operator (in Spacelab)
DACT
— Disposable Absorption Collection Trunk
LINS
— Laser Inertial Navigation System
CGC
— Command Guidance Computer
DSKY
— Display Keyboard
CDAS
— Configuration Design Analysis Simulation
COMPOOL
— Common Data Pool
DCSP
— Digital Control Signal Processor
BATES
— battlefield artillery tactical engagement system
FACTS
— FDF Automated Control and Tracking System
FDLC
— Final Design Load Cycle
FEE
— Failure Effects Evaluation
CASR
— cost and schedule reporting system
CSTAR
— Continuous Stellar-Tracking Attitude Reference
CCS
— Communications and Control System
BC
— Binary Counter
G/C
— guidance and control
GTU
— Glycol Trim Unit
PAD
— Project Authorization Document
CDDB
— Common Diagnostic Data Base
BRF
— band rejection filter
MC/EC
— mission-critical/embedded computer
BSRM
— Booster Solid Rocket Motor
SIRTF
— Space Infrared Telescope Facility
BTC
— Binary Time Code
IDAC
— Integrated Digital-Analog Converter
FAMS
— FDF Automated Monitoring System
GNCS
— Guidance and Navigation Control System
BAC
— Buffer Access Card
LSU
— Life Support Umbilical
FA/COSI
— final assembly closeout systems installation
ESW
— Engine Status Word
PAD
— Packet Assembler and Disassembler
CMS
— Command Management System
EWE
— Emergency Window Escape
FMCA
— forward motor controller assembly
FIAR
— Failure Investigation Action Report
DDTS
— Dynamic Docking Test System
AM
— Alpha Meter
DA
— Digital to Analog
DS3
— deep-space surveillance system
DVT
— design verification testing
CYC
— cyclic mission-unique process
CCHS
— Crew Compartment Heat Shield
EECOM
— Electrical, Environmental, and Communications
DSAT
— Defensive Satellite
CEPS
— CITS Expert Parameter System
BRCS
— Basic Reference Coordinate System
CSIU
— Core Segment Interface Unit
CORA
— Coherent Optical Radar Amplifier
BISC
— Biomedical Instrumentation, Scientific and Crew
BDX
— burst detector X-ray sensor
CGAD
— Collins General Aviation Division
AR
— Avionics Ring
EBI
— Eyeballs In ( GX)
BOT
— beginning of tape
GEA
— Gimbal Electronics Assembly
ECCCS
— Emergency Command Control Communications System
IFTE
— Intermediate Forward Test Equipment
KIP
— Keyboard Input Processor
CMSI
— Command Monitor System Interface
SLE
— Space Link Extension
EMCS
— Energy Managment Control System
CRAS
— Cost Reduction Alternative Study
CCS
— Communications and Control Segment
CDUO
— Coupling Display Unit Optics
CAR
— Customer Acceptance Review
AIP
— Aircraft Instrumented Payload
AVREL
— availability and reliability program
DIS
— Data Inventory Service
IISS
— Integrated Information Support System
BSD
— Ballistic Systems Division
IBR
— Implementation Baseline Review
K-IUSN
— KSC IUS Notice
EEWS
— Emergency Egress Window System
FTMC
— Fault-Tolerant Memory Control
GCILC
— Ground Command Interface Logic Controller
ISMRB
— Information Systems Management Review Board
CQIM
— Configuration and Quality Information Management
EDCS
— Electrical Distribution and Control System
SGS
— Svalbard Ground Station
EMD
— Entry Monitor Display
EBCDC
— extended binary-coded decimal
MAICO
— manufacturing, assembly, installation, and checkout
IMCP
— Integrated Monitor and Control Panel
BAN
— Budget Allocation Notice
EOSH
— Electro-Optical Sensor Hardening
ASC
— Array Stowage Container
FPDE
— Focal Plane Drive Electronics
DCARS
— data collection and reduction system
CMDM
— control multiplexer/demultiplexer
FCM
— Flow Control Module
D/C
— displays and controls
ESSP
— Earth System Science Pathfinder
GT&A
— Ground Test And Acceptance
AMC
— Automatic Manual Control
EDDF
— Error Detection and Decision Feedback
UPN
— Unique Project Number
ASA
— Adapter Service Area
ETRR
— environmental test readiness review
BP
— Barber Pole
DSIF
— Deep-Space Instrumentation Facility
DIH
— Discrete Input High
EADS
— engineering analysis and data systems
DTU
— Development Test Unit
CFRP
— carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic
LOT
— Lift-Off Time
BM
— Business Manager
COBE
— Cosmic Microwave Background Explorer
CRP
— Configuration Requirements Processing
CASP
— Change Assessment Summary Package
CD
— coin dimple
DECU
— Data Exchange Control Unit
DCDS
— Distributed Computing Design System
CPES
— crew procedures evaluator simulator
BDA
— Bermuda Tracking Station
FVSS
— Fuel Vapor Scrubber System
DF-SPE-A
— Shuttle Project Engineering Office
ID&CA
— inverter distribution and control assembly
COM-M
— Common Mode
IDMS
— information and data management system
ENDF
— Evaluated Neutron Data File
MT&SCDSS
— materials technology and structural concepts for dsystems
HCU
— Hydraulic Charging Unit
SA
— Service Agreement
FHP
— Fuel High Pressure
DMICB
— Daily Mission Integration Control Board
ESTA
— Escape System Test Article
KDMS
— Kennedy Data Management SYstem(s)
CHSF
— Cargo Hydrazine Service Facility
FRM
— Facility Requirements Manager
CAIB
— Columbia Accident Investigation Board
LOV
— Limit of Visibility
BCD
— Baseline Configuration Document
CAS-YR
— CAS yaw roll control mode
ETOC
— Estimated Time Of Correction
FOCR
— Final Operational Concept Review
EPGS
— Electrical Power Generation Subsystem
MDSE
— Manufacturing and Development Support Equipment
LWS
— Lightning Warning System
MDDS
— Material Directory Data Sheet
CINCSBL
— commander-in-chief, Space-Based Laser
AW
— Airlock Wall
UF
— Utilization Flight
ELACS
— extended-life attitude control system
FAME
— Formatting And Multiplexing Equipment
HCMM
— heat capacity mapping mission
GAP
— GOAL Automatic Procedure
BET
— best estimate of trajectory
AW
— Assembly Workstand
CIVU
— Cargo Integration Verification Unit
SNL
— Sandia National Laboratory
CPAR
— controlled parts approval
FSTE
— Factory Special Test Equipment
M-
— time in days before move operations
CSTS
— Cryogenic Storage and Transfer System
BPC
— Boost Protective Cover
SDS
— Switched Data Service
I&O
— Inlet and Outlet
CSCD
— Control System Command Decoder
GTT
— Group Technology Time
CACC
— Communications and Configuration Console
RS
— Relay Satellite
DSPM
— designated subsystem project manager
LLO2
— lunar liquid oxygen
AUP
— Ames Unitary Plan
CHW
— Command Header Word
AIT
— autoignition test
C/W
— caution and warning
HPRV
— Hydrogen Pressure Relief Valve
CLOUDSAT
— cloud cover statistical analysis program
BPV
— Bipropellant Valve
DIPL
— Display Initial Program Load
CAU
— Command Activation Unit
LRO
— Large Radio Observatory
FIM
— field instruction memorandum
GSSI
— Ground Support System Integration
SMTF
— Shuttle Mission Training Facility
E/O
— engineering/operations
ECLSS
— environmental control and life support system
DSTF
— Delta Spin Test Facility
PTC
— Payload Training Capability
CEMF
— Counterelectromotive Force
FHS
— Forward Heat Shield
CSPU
— Core Segment Processing Unit
NS
— Network Services
ECDU
— Electronic Coupling Display Unit
EBW
— Exploding Bridge Wire
GASD
— Government Aerospace Systems Division
DVU
— Delta Velocity Ullage
DEOSS
— Demonstration of Electro-Optical Surveillance Sensor
ALC
— Audio Load Compensator
FPEG
— fast-pulse electron gun
DO
— Discrete Output
HGVT
— Horizontal Ground Vibration Test
DMOS
— diffusive mixing of organic systems
CCATS
— command communications and telemetry system
BMMD
— body-mass measuring device
MOC
— Ministry of Communications
MOSC
— Mission Operations Support Center
CAT
— computer-aided test
CIRRIS
— Cryogenic Infrared Radiance Instrumentation for Shuttle
MACRO
— Merge and Correlate Recorded Output
CEEP
— Composite Entry Evaluation Program
DRSCS
— digital range safety command system
DT&O
— data, test, and operation
L/V
— Launch Vehicle
HDDR
— high-density digital recorder
TDD
— Task Description Document
LPG
— liquid-propellant gun
MGVT
— Mated Ground Vibration Test
GIAG
— Government-Industry Advisory Group
HCR
— High Cross Range
CINC
— commander-in-chief
HDP
— Hold-Down Post
EGIL
— Electrical, General Instrumentation, and Lighting Engineer
CA
— Corrective Action
IPDR
— Incremental Preliminary Design Review
DTM
— Deputy Technology Manager
MCPS
— Major Cost Proposal System
EMDM
— Enhanced Multiplexer/Demultiplexer
ETROD
— Eastern Test Range Operations Directive
HDI
— Human Development Institute
ESI
— Electrical System Integration
ESDU
— Event Storage and Distribution Unit
SM
— Spectrum Management
EVCF
— Eastern Vehicle Checkout Facility
CCD
— Constants Change Display
FSF
— First Static Firing
DPRS
— Docking Probe Retraction System
CHIPSAT
— Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer
CTC
— Chief Test Conductor
DTC
— Design to Cost Program
ERCB
— Energy Resources Control Board
FTFD
— Field Test Force Director
DSIFE
— DSIF equipment
ICW
— interrupted continuous wave
CMF
— Consolidated Maintenance Facility
NCTAMS
— Navy Computer and Telecommunications Air Master Station
EVMU
— Extravehicular Mobility Unit
ELE
— Earth Limb Experiment
HULL
— Hardware Utilization and Location List
SRS
— Service Request System
GUCP
— Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate
GHC
— ground half-coupling
DMCM
— double-density modular core memory
CAU
— Command Acquisition Unit
GLC
— Generator Line Contractor
DOC
— Data Operations Center
BUN
— BITE Update Notice
ETSS
— External Tank Separation Subsystem
STS
— Shuttle Transportation System
BDD
— Burst Detector Dosimeter
DCNP
— Document Change Notice Proposal
KBC
— Kapton Beta Cloth
CICCR
— configuration information control center requirement
C2S
— command and control subsystem
DELTA
— Detailed Labor and Time Analysis
COSI
— Closeout System Installation
MH
— man-hour
ERTG
— Economic Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
DLO
— Director of Launch Operations
CSG
— Concept Synthesis Group
FABU
— Fuel Additive Blender Unit
MLB
— Multilayer Board
IMOC
— Integrated Mission Operations Center
EVAL
— Earth-viewing applications laboratory
CPTA
— Core Propulsion Test Article
EDCAS
— equipment designer's cost analysis system
EOTF
— Engineering Order To Follow
SMTF
— Software Maintenance and Training Facility
M&A
— monitor and alarm
FDIIR
— fault detection, isolation, identification, and
KV
— Kill Vehicle
CA
— Contract Award
BVC
— Boost Voltage Converter
EH/M
— extension hose mouthpiece
DTE
— Direct To Earth
GAX
— GN&C annunciation interface
CRL
— Communications Research Laboratory
CMW
— compartmented mode work station
MD-YR
— yaw roll manual direct control mode
MBV
— Main Base Visit
CTDU
— cross-link transponder data unit
HFCV
— Helium Flow Control Valve
DOM
— Development Operations Manager
CLF
— Consolidated Logistics Facility
EFFGRO
— Efficient Growth (Computer Program)
MORD
— Medical Operations Requirements Document
B/O
— booster/orbiter
CSIT
— CAP System Integration Test
HER
— HIM EquiPment Rack
EFE
— Electronic Field Experiment
ITRD
— Integrated Test Requirements Document
DDDL
— Digital Data Downlink
MCBF
— mean cycle between failures
FMC
— forward motor controller
CA
— Cost Account
CAL
— Computer-Aided Logistics
GCCC
— Ground Control Computer Center
AWS
— Advance Warning System
BSC
— Brake Skid Controller
EP&PS
— electrical power and pyrotechnics subsystem
GMN
— GoGMNGorman (TACAN Station)
BPD
— Baseline Program Document
MERL
— Materials Engineering Research Laboratory
ISSO
— Information Systems Security Office
ESO
— Event Sequence Override
CCBD
— Control Change Board Directive
HAADS
— High-Altitude Attitude Determination System
MD-BF
— body flap manual direct control mode
MIDDS
— Meteorological Interactive Data Display System
DESPOT
— Design Performance OPtimization
HSU
— Helium Service Unit
CSCS
— Central Security Control System
ALS
— airlock system
LIOH
— Lithium Hydroxide
IRG
— Inertial Rate Gyro
IOT&E
— integration operational test and evaluation
GIE
— Ground Instrumentation Equipment
G/T
— Gain versus Temperature
CARID
— customer acceptance report item disposition
M&O
— Mission Operations
B/A
— boost/abort
CIVT
— Cargo Interface Verification Test
F/O
— fuel oxidizer
EODB
— end of data block
LORA
— level-of-repair analysis
DDDU
— Display Decoder Driver Unit
AUTO-P
— automatic pitch control mode
EOCM
— Electro-Optical Countermeasures
DVD
— Delta Velocity Display
CC
— Computer Center
M/R
— Mixture Ratio (Fuel To Oxidizer)
BUC
— Backup Computer
FCR
— Future Communications Requests
GWT
— Ground Winds Tower
DIDSIM
— defense-in-depth simulation
CAR
— Certification Approval Request
HBR
— High Bit Rate
CCFT
— Controlled Current Feedback Transformer
CCU
— Communications Carrier Umbilical
DSCN
— Design and Simulator Computation Network
CAR
— Cloud Absorption Radiometer
KBU
— Keyboard Unit
D/A
— decoder activate
GNE
— Guidance and Navigational Electronics
F&E
— Facility and Environment
CC
— Common Carrier
CIRHS
— Critical Items and Residual Hazards List
ESB
— Essential Switching Box
DRUC
— Disposition Record Unsatisfactory Condition
COMM
— Communications software
FMX
— FM Transmitter
COAS
— Crewman Optical Alignment Sight
FOSMS
— facility operation scheduling and monitoring system
L&M
— Light and Medium Vehicles Office
IECM
— induced-environment contamination monitor
DBGMP
— Data Bus Generation and Maintenance Package
MSFSG
— Manned Space Flight Support Group
FHD
— fixed-head disk
ETI
— elapsed-time indicator
CPE
— Change Package Engineer
C/F
— Center Frequency
DSEA
— data storage electronics assembly
EMCC
— Emergency Mission Control Center
DHS
— Discrete Horizon Sensor
BCP
— Benchmark Control Point
B/O
— Burnout
DIR
— Document Information Record
FDX
— simultaneous, two-way, full-duplex channel
AVCG
— Automatic Vapor Crystal Growth
CDF
— Cool-Down Facility
BFN
— beam-forming feed network
MERU
— Milli-Earth Rate Unit
MBPS
— Million bits per second
EBR
— Eyeballs Right (-GY)
EREP
— Earth Resources Package
FIS
— Facility Interface Sheet
COL
— Checkout Language
BM-TW/AA
— ballistic missile tactical warning/attack
CD
— cold-drawn
LS/PPF
— Launch Site Payload Processing Facility
INS
— Information Network System
BIS
— Biocide Injection System
GCILU
— Ground Control Interface Logic Unit
CAMERA
— control and monitoring equipment resource allocation
HCSL
— Hybrid Computation And Simulation Laboratory
HWT
— hypersonic wind tunnel
SAC
— Satellite de Aplicaciones Cientificas
AWPV
— automated weld process verification
CMPP
— Configuration Management Program Plan
INBIT
— input bit
FDSR
— Final Design Status Review
GIC
— GPC Interface Console
EPGS
— Earth Observation System Polar Ground System
CEU
— control electronics unit
EVC
— extravehicular communications
F/E
— Full/Empty
M/U
— Mockup
JHU
— The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
GASPI
— Gimbal Angle, Surface Position Indicator
MMIDS
— Man-Machine Interface Development Station
HEO
— Highly Elliptical Orbit
CRTU
— Cryogenic Radiator Test Unit
FSV
— Flight Space Vehicle
MLI
— Multilayer Insulation
CL
— Contractor Leased
GF&P
— gases, fluids, and propellants
CFS
— schedule factor
GRID
— Graphic Retrieval and Information Display
BCR
— Bar Chart Report
HAMP
— Handling and Moving Procedure
MMIP
— Mass Memory Integration Plan
DYB
— Dynamic Braking
EVCON
— Events Control (Subsystem)
CDCD
— Cargo Design Control Drawing
GAS
— Getaway Special
CD
— Central Database
CCS
— Computer Core Segment (NASA)
ICDR
— Incremental Critical Design Review
ASC
— automatic sensitivity control
HRDM
— High-Rate Demultiplexer/Multiplexer
IMIP
— Industrial Modernization Incentive Program
KLOC
— Thousand Lines of Code
EMCFA
— Electromagnetic Compatibility Frequency Analysis
NISN
— NASA Integrated Services Network
GTRI
— Georgia Tech Research Institute
BSE
— Booster Systems Engineer
CHARM
— composite high-altitude radiation model
DDHA
— Digital Data-Handling Assembly
JES
— Joint Environment Simulator
CRC
— Cyclical Redundancy Code
JTA
— Job Task Analysis
EO
— Earth Observer
GWA
— General Work Area
BPR
— Baseline Performance Review
MARP
— Markov Analysis and Reliability Prediction
HCV
— Helium Check Valve
CASES
— control and structures experiments for space
BPR
— Biological and Physical Research
GESS
— Goddard experiment support system
HEG
— Helium Gauge
MOSFET
— Metal-On-Silicon Field-Effect Transistor
GPUR
— GOAL Test Procedure Update Request
G-V
— Gravity-Velocity
SMA
— Science Monitoring Area
CCMTA
— Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex
CDPA
— Classified Data Preparation Area
FLW
— Fellows (TACAN Station)
CAP
— Crew Activity Plan
CLCS
— Consolidated Launch Control System
ISIS
— Integrated Safety Information System
DDMS
— DOD manager for Space Shuttle support
IVP
— Interface Verification Plan
FOI
— Field Operations Installation
EBO
— Eyeballs Out (-GX)
ESTL
— Electronic Systems Test Laboratory
FT&C
— Formal Training And Certification
BCCT
— Break Control Command Transducer
FPBOV
— Fuel Preburner and Oxidizer Valve
MCRF
— Mission Configuration Requirements File
TOTS
— Transportable Orbital Tracking System
NEO
— Near Earth Object
IVLN
— integrated vehicle logic network
BB
— BaseBand
MDRD
— Mission Data Requirements Document
L/T
— Load Test
LMCO
— Lockheed Martin Corporation
FIIWG
— Facility Integration and Installation Working Group
MEDICS
— Medical Information Computer System
MPIO
— Mission Payload Integration Office
SSC
— John C. Stennis Space Center
HIU
— Headset Interface Unit
PP
— Planning Package
MAAB
— Materials Application Advisory Board
IMCC
— Integrated Mission Control Center
CUP
— Commonality Usage Proposal
CFSTI
— Clearinghouse for Scientific and Technical Information
IDEAS
— initial design and evaluation analysis system
H/E
— Heat Exchanger
GVSC
— Generic VHSIC Spacecraft Computer
CPO
— Central Planning Office
EMCD
— electromechanical control diagram
H/F
— human factor
HMC
— Hybrid Microcircuit
B/SC
— brake/skid control
CTM
— Control, Test and Monitor
DOT
— Deep Space Optical Communications Terminal
MAOT
— maximum allowable operating time
EVCS
— Extravehicular Communications System
MMDF
— Mission Model Data File
DEU-KYBD
— display electronics unit equivalent inputs
BUC
— Buckhorn California
ER&I
— engine receiving and inspection
MSDS
— materials safety data sheet
FIR
— Fuel Indicator Reading
DCOS
— Data Communication Output Selector
CAPRI
— Capacitance Rate Integrator
FMD
— Fixed-Module Drive
EKF
— Extended Kalmar Filter
JPP
— Joint Program Plan
GPCIPL
— general-purpose computer initial program load
DOH
— Discrete Output High
ICCP
— Interface Coordination and Control Procedure
CSDT
— Computer Software Data Tapes
PSC
— Program Support Communications
ROM
— Rough Order Magnitude
CCSR
— Crew Compartment Stowage Review
MPAD
— Mission Planning And Analysis Division (JSC)
GVO
— Gaviota (TACAN Station)
CIRD
— cargo integration review dry run
CCP
— Center Console Panel
IRCFE
— Infrared Communications Flight Experiment
LGTA
— Landing Gear Test Article
ECRC
— Engineering Contract Requirements Committee
CMIF
— Common Module Integration Facility
EIFA
— Element Interface Functional Analysis
PCD
— Project Commitment Document
ESMD
— Earth Science Mission Directorate
BCWP
— budget costs for work performed
EACE
— Early Analysis Capability Enhanced
HEMV
— Helium Manual Valve
CCC
— Communication Control Center
CLIPS
— C-language inferencing for production systems
EVF
— Equipment Visibility File
CAM
— Computer Annunciation Matrix
HAM
— Height Adjustment Maneuver
MGA
— Middle Gimbal Angle
HI
— Hawaiian Islands
DSDU
— Data Storage Distribution Unit
IBSS
— Infrared Background Signature Survey
ECC
— Encore Computer Corporation
GEO
— Geostationary Orbiters
BIA
— Booster Insertion and Abort
DOS
— Daily Operations Summary
BM
— Battle Management
C&I
— communication and instrumentation
LTR
— Laboratory Test Report
CPCB
— Crew Procedures Control Board
H/S
— Heat Shield
CCC
— Complex Control Center (NASA)
CAM
— cost account manager
CONAD
— CONUS defense
LCB
— Least Common Bit
FVDS
— fuel vent and drain system
IEMP
— Integrated Enterprise Management Program
CCC
— Computer Checkout Console
SSE
— Solar System Exploration
LEB
— Lower Equipment Bay
IEA
— Integrated Electronic Assembly
CARR
— Customer Accommodation Requirement Representative
CTCP
— Configuration Test Change Period
CDD
— Command Decoding and Distribution
BCS
— Beam Control System
KA
— Kill Assessment
MICS
— management information and control system
DACB
— data acquisition control and buffer
HPG
— high-pressure gas
BMVU
— ballistic missile view
CWSU
— Condensate Water Servicing Unit
HFDS
— Hydrogen Fluid Distribution System
LVPS
— low-voltage power supply
MRIM
— MOD/MOC reconfiguration interface manager
ERINT
— exoatmospheric reentry vehicle interceptor
ECSS
— Extendable Computer System Simulator
HGDS
— Hazardous Gas Detection System
MSEC
— Master Separation Events Controller
FSLT
— first sea-level test
CCU
— Crew Communications Unit
LVE
— Low-Voltage Electronics
EUVE
— extreme ultraviolet experiment
MDSD
— mate/demate stiff-leg derrick
HHMU
— hand-held maneuvering unit
CFY
— Company Fiscal Year
MSR
— mission support request (US DoD)
CTM
— Center Technology Manager
CCO
— current-controlled oscillator
LAET
— Limiting Actual Exposure Time
CSPO
— Control Systems Procurement Office
CLOT
— Combined Loads Orbiter Test
ITRR
— Integrated Technology Requirements Review
COMM
— Communications Commercial
CCV
— Chamber Coolant Valve
IECO
— Inboard Engine Cutoff
FMOFPL
— First Manned Orbital Flight with Payload
LUD
— layup die
ETCO
— equipment transfer/change order
EBD
— Eyeballs Down ( GZ)
GASP
— General Ascent Trajectory and Sizing Program
GOMMS
— Ground Operations and Material Management System
ESPS
— Experiment Segment Pallet Simulator
BATE
— Base Activation Test Equipment
CDCD
— Collins Defense Communications Division
ETS
— Engineering Technology Satellite
CDDT
— Countdown Demonstration Test
HCM
— hard-copy module
EDO
— extended-duration orbiter
DODI
— DoD Instruction
BLOW
— booster lift-off weight
EDPL
— Engineering Development Processor Laboratory
CSOP
— Crew Systems Operating Procedures
FSGS
— flare/shallow glide slope
ISHA
— Integrated System Hazard Analysis
EEE
— electronic, electrical, and electromechanical
COV
— Cutoff Value
CCC
— contaminant control cartridge
DSL
— Design Specification List
GPME
— general-purpose mission equipment
ISTA
— Intertank Structural Test Assembly
FWG
— Facility Working Group
DHP
— developed horsepower
CAFB
— Chanute Air Force Base
DSP
— Director of Systems Planning
K-STSM
— KSC STS Plan/Requirement
JWST
— James Webb Space Telescope
CTIS
— crawler-transporter intercom system
MFLOPS
— millions of floating-point operations per second
BPR
— Bimonthly Progress Report
AUTO-YR
— automatic yaw roll mode
CDH
— Constant Differential Height
COMAT
— Compatibility of Materials
LSEAT
— Launch Systems Evaluation Advisory Team
CPF
— Calibration Parameter File
IFO
— Information Systems Office
AWS
— Automated Wiring System
HSF
— Hypergolic Servicing Facility
CD/V
— concept definition and validation
MIVP
— Mission Interface Verification Plan
WOTS
— Wallops Orbital Tracking Station
GEOPAUSE
— geodetic satellite in polar geosynchronous orbit
CAMP
— Common Ada Missile Package
DSB
— Document Status Bulletin
MTAP
— multitask analysis program
MGC
— Manual Gain Control
GSE&I
— general systems engineering and integration
ICCD
— intensified CCD
MPMSE
— Multiuse Payload and Mission Support Equipment
MAU
— Million Accounting Units
HGV
— Hydrogen Gas Valve
EPO
— Element Project Office
KDT
— Keyboard and Display Test
DDTF
— Dynamic Docking Test Facility
IAB
— IUS Assembly Building
CCS
— Central Computer and Sequencer
AVL
— address validity
CMT
— Critical Military Target
FS3
— Future Security Strategy Study
EDDR
— electron dipole-dipole reservoir
FILE
— Feature Identification and Location Equipment
CDF
— cable distribution frame
ENS
— en route nuclear shuttle
HAA
— high-altitude abort
CAE
— Corrective Action Engineer
F/F
— Fill/Full
DVIS
— Digital Voice Information System
LSTS
— Launch Site Test Set
FCMC
— Facility Control and Monitor Console
HESS
— high-energy squib simulator
MMDB
— Master Measurement Data Base
PCB
— Program Control Board
KMI
— KSC Management Instruction
IVA
— Intravehicular Activity (related To Spacecraft)
CSAP
— Control System Analysis Program
MORL
— Manned Orbiting Research Laboratory
MEFE
— Mission-Essential-Function Equipment
DART
— Director and Response Tester
EOMF
— End Of Minor Frame
GWM
— Guam (STDN)
CUDS
— Cumulative Data Statistics
LMG
— Left Main Gear
EVSTC
— extravehicular suit telecommunications
LEU
— large external unpressurized
BSR
— Biological Sciences Research
LSST
— Launch Site Support Team
FPOV
— Fuel Preburner Oxidizer Valve
CHI
— computer-to-human interface
JTS
— Job Training Standard
GUIDO
— Guidance Officer
ISU
— international system of units
LARS
— Laminar Angular Rate Sensor
DVO
— Delta Velocity On/Off
SRS
— Systems Requirements Specification
CDC
— Command and Data Handling Console
HIL
— Hardware In Loop
FOSDIC
— film optical sensing device for input to computers
BCP
— Base Condemnation Percent
FCR
— Facility Change Request
MHA
— multiple-headset adapter
ESCS
— Electronic Spacecraft Simulator
DSFT
— Distributed System Fault Tolerance
DNS
— Director of Network Services
L3
— NDS payload signal
IPD
— Information Processing Division
ICTE
— Inertial Component Test Equipment
DAI
— Deferred Acceptance Item
COSM
— checkout servicing and maintenance
OLA
— Office of Legislative Affairs
MPS&P
— material processing specifications and procedures
HIRAP
— High-Resolution Accelerometer Package
CAP
— contractor-acquired property
HEGV
— Helium Gauge Valve
CGSS
— Cryogenic Gas Storage System
ECRV
— Exponentially Corrected Random Variable
HTP
— Hydroxyl Terminated Propellant
IAN
— Institutional Area Network
LIC
— Load Interface Circuit
FDT
— full-duplex teletype
IURAP
— International User Resource Allocation Panel
CCP
— Cost Control Program
IRAM
— Input Random Access Memory
CLF
— Central Logistics Facility
LEASAT
— Leased Satellite
KHIL
— KKV hardware in the loop
EXC
— Experiment Computer
FBC
— fluidized-bed combustion
NMC
— Network Monitor and Control
AUDF
— Automated Unit Development Folder
CCM
— controlled carrier modulation
CDOM
— Chief Draftsman Office Memorandum
MOL
— Mission Operations Laboratory
ILP
— Integrated Logistics Panel
MOTR
— multiple-object tracking radar
AVE
— Avenal, CA [Avenal Airport], USA
BFRP
— boron fiber-reinforced plastic
MPCMP
— Mass Properties Control and Management Plan
I/S
— installation of systems
MMH/Y
— maintenance man-hours per year
CAN
— Certification Analysis Network
IES
— Information Extraction System
BUIC
— backup interceptor control
CDS
— Centre de Donnés astronomiques de Strasbourg
GRACE
— Ground Radar Calibration Equipment
IGC
— Interactive Gaming Center
CAM
— content-addressable memory
HMP
— Hydrazine Monopropellant
MAI
— Machine-Aided Indexing
MDV
— Map and Data Viewer
CIP
— International Communications and Information Policy
B/A
— Buffer Amplifier
MMCL
— Master Measurement and Control List
IDEP
— Interservice Data Exchange Program
MAPOLE
— Magnetic Dipole Spark Transmitter
MSC
— Mission Support Contract
ITIS
— ITI sheet
LTG
— Linear Tangent Guidance
KOI
— Ksc Operation Instruction
DP
— Destination Point
CCP
— Configuration Change Point (NASA)
HPGS
— High-Pressure Gas System
FAMU
— fuel additive moisture unit
CQDR
— Critical Qualification Design Review
GRTLS
— Glide Return to Launch Site
KKW
— Kinetic Kill Weapon
BPC
— backpressure control
GSU
— Gas Servicer Unit
HLAL
— high-level assembler language
GITG
— Ground Interface Technical Group
PDL
— Procedure Distribution List
HCS
— high-carbon steel
HCCB
— Hardware Configuration Control Board
FSIM
— Functional Simulator
I/Q
— in phase/quadrature
LOR
— Line Outage Recorder
GETI
— Ground Elapsed Time of Ignition
CH/SL
— certified hardware/software list
GCE
— GPS Cargo Element
GMCC
— Ground Mobile Control Center
CASE
— Care Application Service Element
CSPL
— Certified Special Processor List
BEC
— Backup Event Controller
HMU
— Hardware Mockup
MIMO
— multiple instruction, multiple data paths
GIWG
— Ground Interface Working Group
VSS
— Voice Switching System
MPCA
— midpower controller assembly
CAO
— Cost Administration Office
COMPSIM
— concept mission performance simulation
HFO
— high-frequency oscillator
EPCDC
— electrical power conditioning, distribution, and control
DMM
— developmental instrumentation, MDM mid
GVTA
— Ground Vibration Test Article
ETVA
— External Tank Vent Arm
IMSS
— In-Flight Medical Supply System
PAR
— Performance and Accountability Report
H/X
— heat exchanger
MENS
— Mission Element Needs Statement (OPNAV)
CCC
— Controller Checkout Console
FPO
— Future Projects Office
DPG
— dual-purpose gyro
HEM
— Hitchhike Experiment Module
IDB
— In-suit Drink Bag
MAR
— Mission Assurance Requirements
M/F
— Maintenance Factor
ETLOW
— External Tank Lift-Off Weight
INITCO
— initialization and checkout
SMEX
— Small Explorer
CVSD
— Continuous Variable Slope Data
DHA
— design hazards analysis
HKV
— hit-to-kill vehicle
IMDB
— Integrated Maintenance Data Base
DOT/CIAP
— DOT Climatic Impact Assessment Program
ESMS
— Environmental And Special Measurements Systems
BP
— Buttock Plane
GSP
— Ground Safety Plan
BSS
— Backup System Services
MMCA
— midmotor controller assembly
MMPSE
— Multiuse Mission Payload Support Equipment
HSSM
— Hardened Space Sensor Model
MBSU
— Main Bus Switching Unit
FAA
— False Alarm Avoidance
IIOP
— in-orbit plane
CCP
— Contamination Control Plan
ICMS
— Indirect Cost Management System
HFCW
— hydrogen fluoride continuous wave
MHV
— Miniature Homing Vehicle
CCR
— Configuration Control Record
CC
— Configuration Controller
CAB
— Computer Address Bus
DS-RPIE
— direct support real property installed equipment
MIPR
— Military Intergovernmental Purchase Request
GMCL
— Ground Measurements Command List
TOTS
— Transportable Orbital Tracking Station
CASS
— CITE Augmentation Support System
JCA
— Jettison Controller Assembly
CGF
— Command Generation Function
IUDS
— Integrated Utilities Distribution System
LPOP
— low-pressure oxidizer pump
CTS
— Compatibility Test Set
CCSD
— Collins Communications Systems Division
CMF
— controller, motor, forward
RER
— Receiver-Exciter Ranging
ODM
— Operational Data Message
HESSI
— High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager
MCVP
— Materials Control and Verification Program
IVE
— Interface Verification Equipment
IMST
— Integrated Mission Simulation Test
IAH
— Interface Attachment Hardware
GSIU
— Ground Standard Interface Unit
IDCP
— interdivision change proposal
D/P
— data pack
COT
— Critical Optical Technology
ERETS
— Edwards rocket engine test site
IDI
— Instrumentation Data Item
IPWG
— Integrated Project Working Group
CVE
— Complete Vehicle Erector
PCC
— Processing Control Center
IESD
— Instrumentation and Electronic Systems Division
EADT
— Experiment Agency Data Tape
GOSRP
— ground operational support requirements plan
CD
— call director
SLOC
— Single Line Of Code
BCC
— Beacon Control Console
IGES
— Initial Graphic Exchange Specification
IRAMS
— inertial reference alignment monitor system
CTS
— Center Telecommunications System
GUL
— GSE Utilization List
DNO
— descending-node orbit
FLAIR
— functional language articulated interactive resource
SMDS
— Statistical Multiplexer Data System
BRIL
— budget receipt/issuance log
CUF
— cross-utilization file
M/M
— maximum and minimum
MEIU
— Main Engine Interface Unit
EXH
— Exchange Hardware
BE
— Bell End
BSA
— battery bus solar array
CMD
— controller, main display
BSR
— Bit Slippage Rate
ESTEC
— European Space Technology Center
KCR
— KSC Change Request
CMAR
— Configuration Management Action Request
BE
— Beam Expander
IRCS
— Integrated Resource Control System
BUORD
— Bureau of Ordnance
ITI
— inspection and test instruction
BN
— Ballistic Number
MMIA
— Monolithic Microwave Integrated Amplifier
IN
— Information Systems Directorate (KSC)
FPWG
— FSD PLanning Working GRoup
MIRV
— multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles
GSTDN
— Ground Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network
INCO
— instrumentation and communication officer
LOFO
— Low-Frequency Oscillation
FECR
— Final Experiment Concept Review
MCCR
— Mission-Critical Computer Resource
FLLK
— frustum-lifting lug kit
EIWB
— end item workbook
MICNS
— modular integrated communication and navigation system
DNS
— Departure Nuclear Stage
CCC
— Coordinate Conversion Computer
GSTS/BM
— ground-based surveillance and tracking sagement
MD-P
— pitch manual direct control mode
CC
— Crew Compartment (NASA)
GSV
— Glove Stop Valve
SOCB
— Space Operations Control Board
ELMS
— elastic-loop mobility system
MFE
— midfrequency executive
LTA
— Lower Torso Assembly
FLAG
— Flexible Assignment Generator
CCS
— Configuration and Control Segment
MOCR
— mission operations control room
HPS
— Hydraulic Power SYstem
EQE
— Event Queue Element
HAINS
— high-accuracy inertial navigation system
IWS
— Integrated Water System
EATR
— Extravehicular Assist Teleoperator Robot
DORIS
— Determination of Orbit Radio Positioning Integrated from Shuttle
LTHIS
— laboratory test hardware inventory status
DMON
— Discrete Monitoring
ELRAD
— Earth Limb Radiance
SSF
— System Support Facility
DETEC
— Defensive Technology Evaluation Code
TV
— Test and Verification
I/V
— Inlet Valve
MPOR
— Master Power-On Reset
CIP
— Change Information Page
BDP
— Burst Detection Processor
GTVI
— gimbal angle and translational velocity indicator
FDDB
— Function Designator Data Base
HMA
— Hypergolic Maintenance Area
BMC3
— battle management communications
CDCO
— coupling display, manual control optics
GSAT
— Geosynchronous Satellite
MAIR
— Manufacturing and Inspection Record
ITS
— Information Technology Security
EXT
— Experiment Terminal (Operator Console On Spacelab)
GLS
— Ground Launch Sequencer
LSRM
— Life Science Research Module
HFMP
— Human Factors Management Plan
HRPS
— Hazard Reduction Precedence Sequence
HPAU
— High-Power Amplifier Unit
BSI
— Booster Situation Indicator
LBET
— Large Beam Expander Technology
CMU
— control and monitor unit
LIE
— Left Inboard Elevon
KKVWS
— Kinetic Kill Vehicle Weapon System
IDAS
— Integrated Data Acquisition System
SAR
— Schedule and Requests
BETA
— Ballistic Exploitation and Target Acquisition
CCC
— Command Control Console
GST
— Ground System Test
GBOTV
— ground-based OTV
IDMRD
— intermediate and depot maintenance requirements document
HPR
— Hydrogen Pressure Regulator
EAT
— Environmental Acceptance Test
CHROMEX
— Chromosome and Plant Cell Division in Space
MCPP
— Mission Configuration Product Plan
CCU
— Coupling Control Unit
COFAC
— Construction Facility
CCU
— Crew Compartment Umbilical
EMCS
— Enhanced Mission Communication System
EPDB
— Experiment Power Distribution Box
MOV
— Main Oxidizer Valve
TAP
— Telemetry Acquisition Processor
JC
— Job card
CRALT
— CNES Radar Altimeter
ETEDB
— External Thermal Environment Data Base
FOS
— Flight Operations Segment
MARRS
— mission analysis and reconfiguration requirements system
CAS-P
— CAS pitch control mode
IOPT
— Input/Output Parameter Table
ECCP
— Experiment Configuration Control Panel
CCD
— central command decoder
L
— Lumen
EAD
— ElectricallY Alterable Device
HSCS
— High-Speed Communications Subsystem
MBI
— Multibus Interface
HSIG
— Hermetically Sealed Integrating Gyroscope
MCCP
— Mission Contamination Control Plan
HWIL
— Hardware In Loop
LPOT
— low-pressure oxidizer turbopump
GDSSR
— GDSD staff support room
LUPWT
— Langley unitary plan wind tunnel
CINCSAC
— commander-in-chief, Strategic Air Command
CAMP
— computer-aided message processing
HSTF
— Hypergolic System Test Facility
HMV
— Hydrogen Manual Valve
LFO
— low-frequency oscillator
DSOT
— Data Systems Operations Team
BMAP
— Buffer Map
IAPU
— Improved Auxiliary Power Unit
DLR
— Designs Loads Report
BAROC
— Baroset Correction
LTDT
— Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel
PRB
— Peer Review Board
EOAS
— Engineering Order Accountability System
GMF
— Ground Module Force
CAD
— Center Assistant to the Director
CDA
— cesium-dideuterium-arsenate
KIS
— Kitting Instruction Sheet
EPSP
— experiment power switching panel
IEMCAP
— Intrasystem Electromagnetic Compatibility Computer Analysis Program
HOST
— hardened optical sensor test bed
GSIF
— Ground System Interface Facility
CCR
— Cargo Compatibility Review
K-STSN
— KSC STS Notice
HVDS
— Hazardous Vapor Detection System
EHSD
— existing hardware/software data base
FOPP
— follow-on parts production
ISTB
— Integrated Subsystem Test Bed
E/L
— Entry/Landing
BOD
— bright-object detector
MRDB
— Mission Requirements Data Base
IOL
— interoffice letter
ESA
— Earth Science Applications
BJR
— Blockhouse Junction Rack
IEFT
— Integrated Experiment Functional Test
BMA
— body-mounted accelerometer
ENG
— ElectronYstagnogram
LFOP
— Landing and Ferry Operations Panel
NPR
— NASA Procedural Requirement
MPGHM
— Mobile Payload Ground Handling Mechanism
DETIR
— Defensive Technology Information Repository
MOMS
— Mobile Optical Measurement System
BCE
— Burn Control Element
IASS
— Inverter/ATCS Support Structure
IDAR
— interim data assessment review
CCC
— Concurrent Computer Corporation
POIC
— Payload Office Integration Center
LATRS
— Laser Acquisition and Tracking System
ISWG
— Integrated Support Working Group
I3L
— isoplanar integrated injection logic
ISN
— Internal Statement Number
MSC
— Mission Systems Contract
ISATS
— integration spacecraft automated test system
COA
— Center Operations Area
PCN
— Procurement Control Number
LBL
— Left Buttock Line
IVC
— Intervehicular Communication
HFDP
— Human Factors Development Plan
DCRR
— Design Change Requirement Record
BCID
— baseline candidate item data base
ODM
— Orbit Data Message
DSD
— Defensive Shields Demonstration
IMCR
— Integrated Master Control Record
ICRP
— International Council on Radiation Protection
KEW
— kinetic-energy weapon
EPIRSS
— extended-performance infrared search set
BSM
— beam-steering mechanism
LDAR
— Lightning Detection and Ranging
BW
— Bridge Wire
J/S
— jammer-to-signal ratio
LSSM
— Launch Site Support Manager
FPIT
— field preinstallation test
GCCO
— Ground Control Checkout
CBC
— Change Board Commitment
CIDSC
— Contractor In-House Data Support Capability
G/E
— graphite-epoxy
M/E
— mechanical/electrical
MILES
— a computerized schedule system
GPRP
— Government Production Research Property
CAA
— Composite Audio Amplifier
JSLWG
— Joint Spacelab Working Group
KCV
— KKV carrier vehicle
ESF
— Explosive Safe Facility
LHOP
— Laser-Hardened Optical Payload
CAS
— cost accounting standard
MCC-K
— Mission Control Center, Kennedy
HGS
— Hydrogen Gas Saver
HRSI
— High-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation
ME
— Memory Effect
CAS
— Coverage Analysis System
LRW
— Left Rendezvous Window
DASA
— dual aerospace servoamplifier
MSIF
— Multisystem Integration Facility
EFP
— ESA-furnished property
BSDP
— booster-stage discharge pressure
BRM
— Baseline Reference Mission
DSSM
— Dedicated Solar Sortie Mission
EMRLD
— excimer moderate Raman-shifted laser device
OSC
— Office of Space Communications
IRST
— infrared search track
LIP
— Land Impact Program
ECK
— Emergency Communication Key
HFTE
— Human Factors Test and Engineering
CCT
— command/control transmitter
CMC
— Complex Monitor and Control
MRWG
— Mission Requirements Working Group
DFIS
— DFI subsystem
L&T
— Laboratories and Test
IED
— Interacting Equipment Document
MSIS
— man-systems integration standards
LONS
— Local On-Line Network System
GSCU
— Ground Service Cooling Unit
HERSCP
— Hazardous Exposure Reduction and Safety Criteria Plan
ICHA
— Integrated Cargo Hazard Assessment
MDOP
— maximum design operating pressure
DMSIF
— DMS Integration Facility
INTASAT
— Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aerospacial SATellite
LIDAR
— Laser-Radar
LOCB
— Launch Operations Control BUilding
DSOT
— Deep Space Operations Team
FPSP
— Focal Plane Signal Processor
SA
— Supplemental Agreement
BD
— Binary Discrete
CSS
— Cross Support Services
MPPSE
— Multipurpose Payload Support Equipment
RLV
— Reusable Launch Vehicles (aeronautics)
MSK
— Manual Select Keyboard
IDCA
— Inverter Distribution and Control Assembly
IDRA
— Interdivision Revision Authorization
LPFTP
— low-pressure fuel turbopump
HPOP
— high-pressure oxidizer pump
CDR
— Central Data Recording
HOW
— handover word
FR
— Flash Report
EVSS
— Extravehicular Space Suit
DSS
— Destination Surface Systems
LEAP
— Lightweight Exoatmospheric Projectile
SCM
— Single Column Model
MPAC
— Multipurpose Applications Console
MIUS
— Modular Integrated Utility System
IDO
— interdivisional operation
GCDC
— Ground Checkout Display and Control
MCPC
— Manipulator Controller Power Conditioner
MCLT
— Maximum Cruise Level Thrust
IITCS
— Igloo Internal Thermal Control Section
CAS
— Crew Accommodation System
MDTSCO
— McDonnell Douglas Technical Service Company
CAPS
— Crew Altitude Protection System
HDRM
— high-data-rate multiplexer
LEDC
— Low-Energy Detonating Charge
MESSOC
— model evaluation of Space Station operations cost
GMEM
— GPC memory
BS
— Backup Subsystem
IGOS
— Interactive Graphic Orbit System
CS
— Critical System
CLCS
— Checkout and Launch Control System
NAC
— Network and Communications
FWC
— filament-wound case
GPCB
— GOAL Program Control Block
IVS
— Interface Verification Summary
CCP
— Configuration Control Phase (NASA)
HDRSS
— high-data-rate storage system
MECF
— Main Engine Computational Facilities
MER
— Mars Exploration Rover
F/R
— Flared Rudder
LRSI
— Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation
HAD
— heat-actuated device
MCDU
— Multifunction CRT Display Unit
TDD
— Technical Description Document
DMSSIM
— DMS simulation
H&D
— Hardened and Dispersed
LPTTL
— Low-Pressure Transistor-Transistor Logic
DSI
— Distributed System Integration
JPIC
— Joint Program Integration Committee
HLCM
— high-level control module
CC
— Corner Cube
P2P
— Program to Program
CCC
— Consolidated Controls Corporation
HRDR
— high-rate digital recorder
LVSSTS
— launch vehicle safety system test set
L/R
— locus of radius
IWG
— Interface Working Group
MBPS
— Main Bus Power Supply
IMADS
— information management assimilation and delivery system
CVA
— Convair Astronautics
BOF
— beginning of file
LI
— Laser Illuminator
SOC
— Science Operations Center
CME
— Commercial Measuring Equipment
SSC
— Station Support Computer
HGM
— Hot-Gas Manifold
IRTCM
— Integrated Real-Time Contamination Monitor
CSP
— Certified Special Processor
HPFT
— High-Pressure Fuel Turbopump
MRCR
— Measurement Requirement Change Request
IORTD
— input/output relationships and timing diagram
DFL
— Decommutator Format Load
CAR
— Corrective Action Record
GOSP
— Ground Operational Support Plan
LAI
— Logistics Artificial Intelligence
LDD
— logical data base design
MOCS
— Multichannel Ocean Color Sensor
ENVIRON
— space natural environment model
GAIN
— Graphic Aids for Investigating Networks
ERCAR
— electrochemically regenerable CO2 absorber and
HPOL
— High-Power Optics Laboratory
LOSS
— Lunar Orbital Space Station
HEXAD
— developmental 6-axis IMU
HGAS
— high-gain antenna system
MACDS
— Monitor and Control Display System
GNCSIM
— GN&C simulation
HEF
— High Efficiency
JSL
— Job Select Logic
IMDS
— Integrated Monitoring and Diagnostics System
CMA
— Command Modulator Assembly
HCDB
— Historical Cost Data Base
RS
— Symbol Rate
MHF
— Medium High Frequency
HSK
— Horizontal Sling Kit
LHFEB
— left-hand forward equipment bay
MCO
— Mission Control Operations
ILCCS
— integrated launch checkout and control system
KDV
— KKV deployment vehicle
HSR
— Houston Support Room
LOOMS
— laser optics operations and maintenance support
MSDT
— Multiple Shuttle Data Tape
SOC
— Simulation Operations Center
EXTRAJ
— ascent trajectory
WOTS
— Wallops Orbital Tracking System
MSM
— Mission Services Manager
BBC
— before-business clearance
IPMS
— Inertial Performance Measurement System
DP
— Digital Processing
GPBIM
— general-purpose buffer interface module
LBNPD
— Lower Body Negative Pressure Device
GIDD
— GSE Interface Definition Document
JST
— joint systems test
POIC
— Payload Operations Integration Center
HFX
— high-frequency transceiver
IEEP
— incapacitated emergency egress practice
IAF
— Interactive Facility
MPLN
— Maintenance Planning (Data Base)
BLPG
— buried long-period grating
L/H
— Local Horizontal
ETUD
— external tank umbilical disconnect
HTLL
— high-test-level language
MSSRV
— Mars surface-sample return vehicle
MDCA
— Main Distribution Control Assembly
BFP
— Buyer-Furnished Part
DINS
— Defense Inertial Navigation System
BO
— beating oscillator
BDI
— Budget Data and Integration
LROSS
— Long-Range Optical System Study
MCCC
— Multimission Control and Computing Center
MER
— Maximum Error Rate
PSS
— Packet Switching System
IVAR
— Internal Variable
HELF
— High-Energy Laser Fluence
LMD
— Large Mirror Development
KPSM
— Klystron Power Supply Modulator
DSP
— DSS Spectral Processor
BM
— Ballistic Missile
JETS
— joint electronic-type system
MECLSI
— mission equipment configuration launch site installation
BMS
— Battle Management Simulation
PAA
— Phased Array Antenna
IK
— Inner Keel
MHSC
— Manipulator Handset Controller
MBL
— Mobile Unit (TACAN Station)
FCB
— Fracture Control Board
HDRA
— high-data-rate assembly
CCP
— Controlled Components Program
ETF
— Eglin Test Facility
TSO
— Technical Support Office
GSTDN
— Ground Satellite Tracking Data Network
LEFF
— launch effectivity
IWBS
— Indirect Work Breakdown Structure
UCAV
— Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
ICCWG
— Intercenter Communication Working Group
DWT
— dog wags tail
LSSP
— Launch Site Support Plan
GTP
— General Test Plan
IGA
— Inner Gimbal Angle
LSTD
— Laser System Technology Demonstration
LOAP
— List Of Applicable Publications
LINC
— logic and information network compiler
DAS
— Demand Access Service
LFM
— Local Focus Mechanism
CCP
— Configuration Control Panel
PDF
— Programmable Data Formatter
HTE
— hazardous top-level event
CHIP
— College Hire Indoctrination Program
CTT
— Command Transfer Tape
DEL
— Deorbit, Entry, and Landing
SDS
— Shuttle Drawing System
I&RS
— instrumentation and range safety
MMRS
— Manned Military Recovery System
BPS
— Boost Propulsion System
BM
— body-mounted
IGAX
— Inner Gimbal Axis
ISTP
— Integrated Space Transportation Plan
GORR
— ground operation readiness review
CFD
— Central Flight Dynamics
EV88
— Experiment Version 88
GRNC
— group not counted
IRAN
— inspection and repairs as necessary
MSR
— Mission Support Room (NASA)
MCCG
— Mission Command and Control Group
CDCM
— coupling display, manual control IMU
BCH
— Base Chaudhuri-Hocquenghen
LERC
— Lewis Research Center
MSO
— Mars Science Orbiter
IOCP
— ITS On-board Computer Program
GOS
— Ground Operations System
DTS
— Digital Test Set
BP
— budgetary and planning
DTI
— Development Test Instrumentation
ERBM
— extended-range ballistic missile
JPC
— Joint Power Conditioner
CSTU
— Combined Systems Test Unit
LOSR
— Line-Of-Sight Range
ESC
— Executive Safety Committee
J/M
— jettison motor
MNET
— Mission and Data Operations Directorate network
GE/B
— General Electric Burroughs
M/I
— Minimum Impulse
EDS
— Earth Departure Station
ILSCP
— integrated logistics support concept plan
MBB
— Messerschmitt-Boklow-Blahn
CC
— Crew Certified (NASA)
CADFISS
— computation and data flow integrated subsystem
CCS
— Console Communication System (NASA)
MITAS
— Missile Threat Analysis Simulation
EWW
— extended workweek
HSB
— heat shield boost
IMUPLM
— inertial measurement unit prelaunch monitor
STRV
— Space Technology Research Vehicle
IF/FDM
— intermediate frequency/frequency division multiplexer
LCG
— liquid-cooled garment
EHX
— experiment-dedicated heat exchanger
HAST
— high-altitude supersonic target
IFDL
— interfacility data link
CMS
— Command Matrix Switch
CDM
— Configuration Design Module
LAP
— Linear Accelerometer Package
MINISAT
— Miniature Satellite
KEAS
— Knots Equivalent Air Speed
MMR
— mass memory ready
LHRCS
— left-hand reaction control system
CCP
— Corrosion Control Plan
CRT
— Computer Response Time
SSR
— Solid State Recorder
M/W
— make work
CAR
— Certification Analysis Requirements
DR
— Deputy of Resources
HRSO
— high-resolution solar observatory
KEV
— kinetic-energy vehicle
IDTA
— Interdivisional Technical Agreement
LBDT
— low-bay dolly tug
CCL
— Closed-circuit loop
MS
— Mars Surveyor
LWA
— Local Wavefront Analyzer
LGA
— low-gain antenna
HOLC
— high-order language computer
MBCP
— Mission Budget Capture Program
HIC
— Hardware Integration Contractor
LAM
— Low-Altitude Mission
LVR
— low-voltage release
NOC
— New Operations Center
MSIA
— Multispectral Image Analyzer
HCSHT
— high-carbon steel heat-treated
MOCV
— Manual Oxygen Control Valve
CAM
— Centrifuge Accommodation Module
ISRB
— Integrated System Review Board
IMTF
— Integrated Manufacturing Test Facility
LEADS
— LWIR Exoatmospheric Discrimination Study
WSTF
— White Sands Test Facility
CMF
— Complex Maintenance Facility
BFSPLP
— BFS payload preprocessor
EF
— Electronic Field
HELCUSS
— high-energy laser computerized unmanned space
LECP
— leading edge connective heat transfer program
HFMU
— high-fidelity mockup
LFAM
— low-frequency accelerometer modes
HIBREL
— high-brightness relay
DIDTHT
— defense-in-depth threat
CDP
— Computer Data Processing
HSCU
— Hydraulic SUPPly and Checkout Unit
RE
— Ranging Equipment
NMC
— National Center for Atmospheric Research
MRTFB
— U.S. Major Range And Test Facility Base
CDP
— Confidence Development Program
IDSD
— Institutional Data System Division (JSC)
BV
— Balanced Voltage
ERBACT
— ERB action item
BCH
— binary-coded hexadecimal
CINCNORAD
— Commander-In-Chief, North American Aerospace
BC
— Bolt Center
OCT
— Office of the Chief Technologist
M2P2
— multimission production plan
SMC
— Sciences Mission Directorate
SOCB
— Space Operations Change Board
JSAT
— Joint Structural Assessment Team
IFCG
— Interface Control Group
MRI
— Measurement Requirements and Interface
H/A
— hazardous area
CCP
— Change Control Panel
ETS
— Engineering Test Satellite
GPSCP
— GPS computer program
ICAI
— intelligent CAI
MADC
— multiplexer analog-to-digital converter
IRP
— Inertial Reference Package
IFTD
— Interface Terminal Distributor
LLR
— Load-Limiting Resistor
ISPF
— interactive system productive facility
LCR
— Low Cross Range
IMRB
— Interim Mission Reconfiguration Base
IOHA
— Integrated Operating Hazard Analysis
CCP
— Change Control Package
CAM
— Control Account Managers
CDC
— Collins Defense Communications
HPBRM
— high payload baseline reference mission
MIPIAN
— computer-assisted process planning
MOCF
— Mission Operations Computational Facility
WSTF
— White Sands Training Facility
CEF
— comsec equipment facility
LDZ
— Lithium-Depleted Zone
MOLFLUX
— molecular flux
CINCNET
— Commander-in-Chief Network
SHARES
— Shared Resources High Frequency Radio Program
MFRM
— Mobile Foot Restraint Manipulator
CDC
— Computer Development Center
MASER
— microwave amplification through stimulated eadiation
TIP
— Technical Implementation Plan
MRC
— Measurement Requirements Committee
RER
— Receive Echo Request
ESC
— Electronic Systems Command
LVTC
— Launch Vehicle Test Conductor
LPOTP
— low-pressure oxidizer turbopump
MATS
— Master Manufacturing and Test Schedule
LLCF
— Launch and Landing Computational Facility
IFASC
— Integrated Functions Assessment Steering Committee
OTV
— Operational Television
GSTP
— Ground System Test Procedure
IMBLMS
— integrated medical/behavioral laboratory measurement
LSSC
— launch site support contractor
HASC
— High-Altitude Surveillance Concept
CAT
— Control Attenuator Timer
MFO
— Major Function Overlay
HRD
— high-rate dosimeter
IDOT
— Instrument Digital On-line Transcriber
KHB
— KSC Handbook
LLS
— Launch and Landing Site
VITS
— Video Teleconferencing System
TTR
— Time to Restore
LHCL
— liquid hydrogen chloride
EPS
— Emergency Planning Subcommittee
PP
— Program Plan
CT
— Compatibility Testing
MDSS
— Mission Data Support System
CE
— Current Expendable (NASA)
SHARES
— Shared Resources
MP/G
— material procedure government
HVE
— high-voltage electronics
MJS
— Manipulator Jettison System
DTT
— Design Test Tool
HESSI
— High Energy Squib Simulator Instrument
WIND
— Solar Wind Observer
LOO
— Launch Operations Orders
HPOT
— high-pressure oxidizer turbopump
HVPS
— high-voltage power supply
HMPAC
— helmet-mounted multipurpose applications control
L1
— primary navigation signal
DTF
— Design & Test Facility
GSDS
— Goldstone Duplicate Standard
MOW
— Mission Operations Wing
HPOTP
— high-pressure oxidizer turbopump
L2
— secondary navigation signal
IOSC
— Integrated Operations Support Complex
GPRN
— GOAL Test Procedure Release Notice
COMP
— Computation Of Rendezvous Targeting
LEH
— launch and entry helmet
GUSB
— guided, unified S-band
IOQE
— input/output queue element
BG
— Back Gear
HMB
— Hard Mobile Basing
MSRP
— Mission Support Real Property
HDRS
— high-data-rate system
DAT
— direct-ascent threat
METS
— multienvironment test system
IEEE
— International Electrical and Electronic Engineers
DTV
— Developmental Test Vehicle
SSA
— S-Band Single Access
HMTT
— Hurricane Mesa Test Track
CAR
— configuration and acceptance review
CSS
— Communications Services Section
MCRG
— Mission Configuration Requirements Group
IPF
— IUS Processing Facility
LRES
— Liquid Rocket Engine Stability Program
IMOC
— Integrated Mission Operations Complex
IOC
— Initial Operational Concept
LTVC
— Linear Terminal Velocity Constraint
HRDA
— high-rate data assembly
FEMCPL
— facilities and environmental measurement component parts
MIU
— Malfunction Insertion Unit
FFF
— Final Factory Functional
VITS
— Video Teleconferencing Service
ICI
— Interim Configuration Inspection
LTWG
— Launch Test Working Group
MEKF
— Misson Equipment Kit Facility
CINCAD
— commander-in-chief, Air Defense
ICTC
— Inertial Component Temperature Controller
CC
— communications control
JCCS
— job card control system
HPC
— corrected pressure altitude
CA
— Critical Analysis
GSSF
— General Service Stock Fund
MIS-PLAN
— MIS-payload activity network
MEP
— Mars Exploration Program
MOSR
— Mission Operations Support Requirement
LVP
— Low-Voltage Pressure
IDEAS2
— independent design and evaluation of advanced spacecraft
CSU
— central switching unit
NPP
— Network Planning and Preparation
TCA
— Telemetry Channel Assembly
MOSTT
— mosaic optical sensor technology test bed
L/E
— left-hand engine
DTS
— Distributed Teleconferencing System
INSAT
— India Communications Satellite
MS
— Mission System
SOS
— System of Systems
PIP
— Process Improvement Project
MPST
— Multipurpose Support Team
IECS
— Igloo Environment Control Subsystem
LC&CO
— launch control and checkout
SAS
— Shuttle Avionics System
CB
— coax interface bracket
I/T
— intertank
IMPACT
— Integrated Material Productivity Action
MII
— Master Inspection Item
SME
— Scan Mirror Electronics
LOFAR
— low-frequency acquisition and ranging
LCHTF
— low-cycle high-temperature fatigue
SMA
— S-Band Multiple Access
DC
— Differential Corrections
MCIR
— Mission Configuration and Implementation Requirements
TIP
— Technical Information Program
LEID
— low-energy ion detector
KHILS
— KKV Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator
HOFCO
— horizontal functional checkout
GMIL
— KSC STDN station
CSO
— Communication Service Office
NISN
— NASA Information System Network
MPTS
— multipurpose tool set
IHTV
— interim hypersonic test vehicle
LBTB
— launch base test plan
DBD
— dead band
INTC/O
— integrated checkout
MSM
— Manned Support Module
IPAS
— Integrated Problem Assessment System
KOSC
— Kennedy Operations Support Center
GSLS
— Ground Station Link Survivability
MIDAS
— Mission integrated design analysis simulator
HEAO
— High-Energy Astronomy Observatory
KCRT
— keyboard cathode-ray tube
L/M
— list of materials
ERNO
— Entwicklungts Ring Nord Organization, Space Division of Eum, VFW-Fokker-Mannheim, Germany
HRE
— Hardware Reuse Evaluation
HEAP
— high-energy aimpoint
EXCABL
— expert cable
LMDE
— Lunar Module Descent Engine
ECT
— Experiment Command Tape
PMB
— Program Management Budget
GSIG
— Ground Systems Integration Group
SPIP
— SSP's Process Integrity Plan
IUI
— Integrated User Interface
LHP
— left-hand panel
MSCR
— measurements/stimuli change request
BAF
— Barnes Absorption Filter
LFAP
— low-frequency accelerometer pogo
M/SCI
— mission/safety-critical item
HRC
— Hasselblad Reflex Camera
MSOIN
— Minor Subcontractor Or IDWA Notification
IPTCS
— Igloo Passive Thermal Control Section
HM
— Hinge Mount
JIP
— Joint Installation Plan
LINJET
— Liquid Injection Electric Thruster
MNEE
— mission nonessential equipment
GR/AL
— graphite-aluminum
CS
— Constellation Systems
LPOX
— low-pressure oxygen
MEV
— mass excursion vehicle
MMUS
— Mass Memory Unit Simulator
LAMP
— LODE Advanced Mirror Program
POLAR
— Polar Auroral Plasma Physics Spacecraft
MITOC
— missile intercom technical operational communication
GSVOO
— ground station visibility of orbiting objects
RPS
— Remote Proposal System
PI
— Program Introduction
IEIWG
— International Element Interface Working Group
MAAS
— Mission Area Analysis System
WART
— White Sands Auxiliary Remote Tracking
MHP
— Move and Handling Procedure
MDD
— mate/demate device
MEBO
— main engine burnout
NSD
— Network Services Division
GVL
— Ground Vibrations Laboratory
CAL
— canister airlock
LFAF
— low-frequency accelerometer flutter
MFSP
— macrofunction signal processor
SNIP
— Space Network Implementation Plan
ICAPC
— increased-capability adaptive payload carrier
EP
— Education Programs
ILSSE
— Integrated Life Science Shuttle Experiment
IEMC
— Intrasystem Electromagnetic Compatibility
HSRV
— Heat-Source Reentry Vehicle
LSSE
— Laser Sensor Support Equipment
HFRA
— high-frequency recovery antenna
HDRR
— high-data-rate recorder
INT
— Integrated Test
SIC
— Support Identification Code
BOP
— Basic Overall Polarity
MC&C
— Measurement, Command, and Control
PSC
— Policy and Strategic Communications
LUS
— Liquid Upper Stage
IC/ES
— Intercommunication/Emergency Station
PDF
— Portable Date File format
CC
— Commercial Control
MTRS
— McMurdo Tracking Relay System
LDEF
— long-duration exposure facility
IRME
— Initiator Resistance Measuring Equipment
JISWG
— Joint Integrated Simulation Working Group
LLI
— limited-life item
LWHS
— Lightweight Headset
LOSHEA
— line-of-sight hard Earth angle
HFA
— high-frequency accelerometer
IPSL
— Interface Problem Status Log
IWDS
— inter-work-package distributed system
WIND
— Project namd for Interplanetary Physics Laboratory
TDS
— Tracking Data System
MECCA
— Master Electrical Common Connector Assembly
FM
— Functional Managers
JIR
— Job Improvement Request
HLC
— Hybrid Load Controller
PAA
— Program Alignment & Analysis
MPF
— Mars PathFinder
ILO
— Integrated Logistics Operations
KDN
— Kinetically Designed Nozzle
LCUG
— liquid cooling undergarment
IGS
— International GNSS Service
SSC
— Swedish Space Corporation
MIMOSA
— Mission Modes And Space Analysis
HAB
— high-altitude burst
IPAR
— Irregular Parts Authorization Request
VHF
— Video High Freqency
LPFT
— Low-Pressure Fuel Turbopump
ISLM
— integration shop and lab manager
LMLG
— Left Main Landing Gear
EMC
— Element Multiplexer/Correlators
SMD
— Science Mission Directorate
HTM
— high-throughput mission
I-LOAD
— initialization load
MSDOS
— Mass Storage Digital Operating System
MICOS
— multifunctional infrared coherent optical sensor
HLTL
— high-level test language
MFV
— Main Fuel Valve
KBIM
— Keyboard Interface Module
HI
— Honeywell, Incorporated
BB
— BrassBoard
PRD
— Resources Planning Division
ILSC
— Integrated Logistics Support Concept
ICF
— Interface Control Function
MMES
— MSFC Mated-Element System
SEF
— System Engineering Facility
MHW
— Multihundred Watt
SSO
— Source Selection Official
IOPL
— integrated open-problem list
IDSO
— interdivisional sales order
MSOCC
— Multisatellite Operations Control Center
LSD
— Launch Support Directive
MIIA
— Merritt Island Industrial Area
NOP
— Network Operating Plan
OD
— Operations Directive
GRS
— Global Receiving System
SSEO
— Space Science and Earth Observation
IH/SR
— integrated hardware/software review
HPFTP
— high-pressure fuel turbopump
RM
— Review Manager
K/S
— Kick Stage
DPP
— deployment/pointing panel
MASTIF
— Multiaxis Spin Test Inertial Facility
HRAA
— high-rate acquisition assembly
JSTPS
— joint strategic targeting planning staff
CC
— Configuration Control
HEDS
— High Endo Designation Sensor
GS
— Goldstone
RPS
— Retrieval Processing System
GNIC
— G&N indicator control
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Relay
KNO
— Kano, Nigeria
LANES
— III LAN extensible simulator
MSDP
— Mission System Distribution Panel
LAS
— Low-Altitude Sensor
HSG
— high-speed gear
MAVEN
— Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission
LOP
— Launch Operations Panel
LVSG
— Launch Vehicle Study Group
PRG
— Program Requirements Guidance
MMOS
— Multimode Optical Sensor
TIP
— Things in Progress
USM
— Unit of Service Metric
ISTP
— Integrated Short-Term Plan
INS
— Integrated Network Services
VOTS
— Voice Teleconferencing Service
TR
— Transition Review
LACIP
— large-area crop inventory program
PI
— Program Integration
ST
— Senior Scientific and Technical
CC
— Compatibility Change
IMUGSE
— IMU ground support equipment
SMA
— Scan Mirror Assembly
TSA
— Transportation Security Agency
SDO
— Space Discovery Office
JIS
— joint integration simulation
LSFR
— launch site flow review
OMI
— Ozone Monitoring Instrument
SOE
— Standard of Excellence
HEOS
— high endo designator sensor
LACIE
— large-area crop inventory experiment
MSCS
— Mobile Service Center System
MIPIR
— missile impact pointing imaging radar
LLOS
— Landmark Line of Sight
TSA
— Telemetry Simulator Assembly
NSD
— NISN Services Document
MPG
— Multipoint Grounding
OCT
— Optical Communications Technologies
DPI
— Detail Program Interrelationship
HRMA
— high-resolution mirror assembly
KELV
— KKV/ESM launch vehicle
CSO
— Chief S&MA Officer
IUO
— interunit order
IBC
— impurity-band conductor
HRTS
— HR&T system
LFRR
— low-frequency radio range
HVSF
— Honeywell Verification Simulation Facility
SMD
— Space and Missile Defense
ISPG
— Institutional Support Planning GrouP
IOP
— Ignition Over Pressure
LR
— Lunar Rendezvous
MPA
— Metric Processor Assembly
MEU
— Medium External Unpressurized
MRR
— Mission Requirements Request
MCI
— midcourse interceptor
PTC
— Pacific Telecommunication Council
MSL
— Mars Science Laboratory
GRD
— Ground Detector
MN
— main bus
MFTIO
— Minimum Flyout Time For Orbital Interception
PRA
— Probabilistic Risk Analysis
IGS
— International Ground Stations
HSA
— heat shield abort
NS
— Netscape Navigator
IPP
— Installation-Provided Property
RE
— Recurring Engineering
SCS
— Specialized Customer Services
SPF
— Service Providing Facilities
SPS
— Service Planning Segment
UMA
— University of Massachusetts Art
SM
— Statistical Multiplexer
TDS
— Time Distribution System
GL
— Government Led
PCN
— Page Change Notice
PCS
— Personal Communication Service
GSTAR
— Saudi Arabian communications satellite
HOLAB
— holographic laboratory brassboard
LAM
— Laser Altimetry Mission
WART
— WSC Alternate Relay Terminal
HDX
— half-duplex
JEA
— joint-endeavor agreement
HEOR
— Historical Event Operation Record
MSSTP
— Military Space Systems Technology Plan
ICC
— Integrated Computer Complex
SIP
— Standard Internet Protocol
PSR
— Physical Sciences Research
HPV
— high-pressure valve
SOC
— Space Operations Council
LIB
— Left Inboard
LOC
— Loss of Crew
ITS
— Integration & Test System
SSF
— Support Service Facilities
GR
— Ground Rule
HPI
— high-performance insulation
MOC
— Mission Operations Complex
CAS
— computer airspeed
IOBPS
— input/output box and peripheral simulator
PSS
— Platform System Services
TTR
— TDRSS Trouble Report
IMW
— intelligent machining work station
ILSIM
— integration of lethality studies into model
NOC
— Networks Operations Center
LFF
— lower forward fuselage
SA
— Spacecraft Adapter
SAR
— Software Acceptance Review
PCC
— Permanent Consultative Committee
IPM
— integration program manager
IWP
— Indirect Work Package
HSDL
— high-speed data line
TAP
— Tracking Acquisition Processor
PMP
— Point-to-Multipoint
FOS
— Flight Operations System
HSS
— high stress/strain
HO
— hydrogen-oxygen
LAW
— low-altitude weapon
DES
— Distributed Evaluation System
USS
— User Services System
LBS
— L-band subsystem
TMP
— Travel Manager Plus
HFP
— Hardened Focal Plane
II
— implementing instruction
IWFS
— Integrated Waste Fluid System
MMCCB
— Multimission Change Control Board
SC
— Spacecraft
NSF
— Network Support Facilities
SSE
— Space Science Enterprise
GPA
— general-purpose amplifier
SRB
— Systems Review Board
LOGMOD
— logic model
TIP
— Transition and Implementation Planning
IOD
— Initial Orbit Determination
TMP
— Technology Management Plan
OSO
— Operations Services Office
IMC
— image motion compensation
LOCS
— Local Optical Correction System
SMC
— Strategic Management Council
NWAG
— NASA Wireless Advisory Group
LMP
— List Measurement Point
POC
— Payload Ops Center
SSA
— Symbol Synchronizer Assembly
ILT/RT
— imprecisely located target/relocatable target
MSR
— Monthly Status Reviews
ISM
— Image Steering Mirror
TR
— Transition Readiness
IL
— Internal Letter
LCD
— Launch Countdown
MDM
— Metadata Manager
ICL
— Interface Control Layout
HSR
— High Sample Rate
RM
— Requirement Manager
ICC
— Intercenter Computer Complex
TA
— Technical Authorities
LEP
— large external pressurized
PLC
— Postlanding Communications
ME
— Mission Engineering
IPP
— Innovative Partnership Program
RER
— Radar Extimated Rain
LSD
— Logistics Support Depot
SOS
— Science on a Sphere
LH
— Left-handedness
PPS
— Packet Processing System
LPS
— Landsat-7 Processing System
LR
— Lunar Relay
PRG
— Program and Resources Guidance
SC
— Space Communications
MOL
— Mission Operations Link
PIP
— Premium Internet Protocol
NM
— Next Month
MSBLS-GS
— MSBLS Ground Station
HSP
— high-speed printer
SC
— Statement of Capability
PSE
— Program Systems Engineering
RPS
— Record and Playback Subsystem
PSM
— Power Slice Module
SCR
— SOMO Change Request
SRB
— Standing Review Board
SC
— Security Critical
SCS
— Scan Correlated Shift
SMC
— Sensor Management Council
ISP
— Inertial Sun-Point
MPA
— Metric Pointing Assembly
PRA
— Project Reporting Attribute
PSE
— Programmable Serializer Equipment
USA
— User Service Access
MSM
— Mission and Science Measurement Technology
MMS
— Magnetospheric Multiscale Satellite
SCM
— Space Operations Commercialization Manager
STP
— SCaN Transition Plan
MSL
— Mission Support LAN
OC
— Optical Character
NIS
— NOCC Information Server
IO
— industral operations
TA
— Task Agreements
MINISAT
— Spanish Satellite
IOP
— Interoperability Plenary
SOC
— Science Operations Coordination
HH
— handhold
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